Janice Barrocas
I specialize in psychosocial adjustment to disability and supporting people in major life transitions. I love helping people learn how to constructively deal with issues: whether that’s difficulty making decisions, money mindset issues, marital issues, or emotional distress. Congratulations on taking the first, brave step toward showing up for yourself differently.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in counseling people who who are visually impaired.
First session
In our first session (and even before the first session) we will discuss how you prefer to communicate. Rest assured we will make any accommodations as necessary to complete the intake paperwork. Next we assess your current needs, level of functioning, and discuss what you would like to accomplish. Counseling is a safe space to process whatever is on your mind so please do not hesitate to bring up issues or questions at any point. I love questions!
Strengths
My passion is creating a safe space to process whatever is on your mind. My counseling practice accommodates clients adjusting to vision loss from the first conversation. I invite you to share any concerns you may have about accessing the counseling process, whether it is using a tele-health platform, signing electronic forms, or anything else. My therapeutic approach is humanistic and deeply rooted in mindful self-compassion. You cannot unlock a new door with an old key. Are you ready to expand your coping skills and learn to be more gentle with yourself? let's talk.
Ideal clients
My specialty is working with anxiety, depression, and self-criticism during the 7 stages of adjusting to vision loss (Tuttle & Tuttle, 2004): 1. Physical and social trauma 2. Shock and denial 3. Mourning and withdrawal 4. Succumbing and depression 5. Reassess and reaffirmation 6. Coping and mobilization 7. Self-acceptance and self-esteem
Origin story
As someone living with chronic pain understanding my needs and learning to ask for help has been a lifelong journey. This is my second career. After raising two children I went back to graduate school for a mental health degree specializing in psychosocial adjustment to disability. One transformative relationship is all it takes to help someone in a difficult space find hope. Feeling seen, heard, and understood without judgement is something we all deserve.
Treatment methods
Compassion-Focused
Mindful self compassion is a proven way to accept yourself, build inner strength and increase our ability to manages the full range of life's worries.
Strength-Based
While we are quick to critique ourselves most people struggle with recognizing their own strengths, abilities and interests. Having a neutral, unconditionally supportive safe space to process whatever is on your mind helps shift the focus and uncover hidden talents and strengths we can tap into in times of difficulty.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions610 Kentucky St, Scottdale, GA 30079