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Monika Porter

My ideal client would be someone who is struggling with childhood trauma, and experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression. Their goals would include reducing the frequency and intensity of flashbacks, improving emotional management, overcoming avoidance of trauma reminders, developing healthy coping strategies, and lessening symptoms of sadness. I would create a treatment plan addressing their specific issues, conduct regular assessments, and work on improving their overall well-being and life satisfaction. Additionally, I would help them build resilience and adaptive skills to handle future stressors. They would benefit from having a strong support network and gaining psychoeducation on post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression to foster understanding and support.

I can assist my clients by conducting a thorough comprehensive assessment, building trust, and creating a safe and supportive environment. As a clinician, it is important to express empathy, validate emotions, integrate therapeutic interventions, and provide skills training. Additionally, developing a safety plan for managing crises is also crucial when needed. I have experience in using cognitive–behavioral therapy (CBT), which is a therapy used to reduce anxiety or depression disorders. CBT is also proven to be effective for the treatment of substance abuse and co-occurring mental disorders. My goal is to create a safe, judge-free environment where my clients can freely express themselves. My role as a psychotherapist is to give guidance on how to deal with various problems in their lives that are negatively affecting their daily functioning.

As an experienced master-level therapist, I bring versatile expertise in various therapeutic frameworks and have successfully worked with clients spanning a wide age range from 5 to 72 years old. Committed to continuous growth, I am dedicated to providing top-notch care to my clients. My specialization includes anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and therapy for children, adolescents, and adults.