Nan Citty
Basically, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have a background of working with individuals but due to my family therapy training I do want to know your family situation and ways that work and don't work for you. I have been working with Medicare clients and SPMI (Severe and Persistent Mental Illness). Many time I have found that clients who usually manage their lives well can sometimes feel overwhelmed by changes that occur in their lives. I truly want to locate and focus on strengths, but want to be supportive of areas where support is needed. Life can be difficult and learning coping skills can help us navigate both the highs and lows that life brings us. If needed, I guide individual to explore and analysis their past. I am friendly and positive. I want to help you feel better. If there are traumas, I will listen. 🛷
First session
I would like to get to know you and help you feel comfortable. Trust is a big issue. I may ask questions to help us work together in the best way to accomplish what problems most concern you. You can ask questions, too!
Strengths
I have been a therapist for 40 years which has given me a lot of experience in understanding the emotional problems that people go through. I have felt that I have helped people feel good about themselves. I am not one to judge and find differences fascinating. I'm a real person and do not hold myself aloof. I can give you suggestions that might help you successfully navigate situations that are difficult. I also have experience in working with several EAPs (Employment Assistance Programs). Sometimes issues that come up can get in the way of our optimum employment progress. I admire work agencies that offer this benefit to their employees.
Ideal clients
I, of course, would like clients who are clear about their issues but I know that issues of emotional pain such as anxiety and depression are not quick fixes. Having goals can help but not to the exclusion of gaining insight into what one is personally struggling with. Sometimes it takes time to explore traumas and surrounding problems such as family, work, our life stages and self acceptance. Sometime it is difficult to talk honestly or put into words how one is feeling.
Origin story
I have wanted to be a therapist since I was fourteen, believe it or not. My older brother was in college and left his Abnormal Psychology text book at home. I began reading it and was fascinated. It was a life altering experience. I knew who I wanted to be. As to becoming a Social Work Therapist I discovered this as an option that better fit my world view. I worked a CDC children's tutoring program when I was a senior in High School. My first experience outside my college campus was a summer program Youth Director at a church. My second college summer program was as a Vocational Intern working with inner city youth. With Social Work I felt I could bring my best qualities of working with societal issues. This expands to helping individual find support groups and making positive choices with friendships that help them be their best authentic self. Change doesn't mean losing yourself to other's points of view but finding a way that suits your own self acceptance, your own life dreams, and finding those who truly appreciate who you are. Helping people break through societal prejudices that hold us back or family expectations that just don't fit are examples. Sometimes life or society letting us down with traumas such as illness, neglect, or abuse outside of our control are other mountains to climb when learning our own beautiful strengths and potentials. These issues inspire me.
Ongoing work together
Building trust is first. Making sure they feel heard. Making sure they can correct misunderstandings and speak up. I encourage goals and like to tie our progress to how they feel I can help. If I am giving suggestions or homework, making sure my clients know why and how these suggestions move towards the achievement of stated goals.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I like to identify perceived problems. I understand that often there are multiple of these. Being able to acknowledge strengths and improved self-esteem can help with future issues that come our way. How to approach life in ways that help us grow can help see that problems can be managed and resolved.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- TennesseeLicense 424