In establishing a therapeutic relationship between you and myself is to begin with an inviting warm welcome and thank you to you by allowing this journey of engagement between us. All relationships take risks and I am honored to provide a safe space for open dialogue between us.
I combine many therapeutic modalities (i.e.,CBT, DBT, to develop your treatment plan by using a strengths-based approach to empower goals tailored to your needs and areas of concern.
I use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, which is an evidenced-based psychotherapy designed to help people with emotional dysregulation to treat mood disorders, suicidal ideation, and for change in behavioral patterns such as self-harm and substance abuse.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which is a psycho-social intervention that aims to improve your mental health by focusing on challenging and changing unhelpful cognitive distortion and behaviors, improving emotional regulation, and the development of personal coping strategies that target solving current problems.
I use Solution Focused Therapy, is an evidence-based therapeutic approach which incorporates positive psychological practices, principles, and outcomes that helps people change by constructing solutions rather than focusing on their problems. SFT is most commonly known to be a friendly, hope-eliciting, future- orientated vehicle for developing, achieving, motivating and sustaining a desired behavioral change.
I use Narrative Therapy, which is a form of psychotherapy that seeks to help people identify their values and skills and knowledge they have to live these values, so they can effectively confront the problems they face in a safe manner. This may also provide space to reflect on historical trauma and family values as it relates to the individual and their goals.
My goal is to establish a connection, whereby both you and I will partner, addressing that each person is an individual and worthy of a safe space to heal within themselves and within their relationships.
SPECIALTIES
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
ADHD
Bipolar
PTSD
Also experienced in:
Addictions, Adolescent Defiant Behaviors, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Spiritualness, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue
Years of Experience: 20
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LPC #010389 (Expires May 2022)
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
GA LPC LPC010389
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Amargo Crenshaw. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Amargo is very helpful and informative to my personal concerns and growth
Written on Feb 16, 2024 after therapy with Amargo for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting issues
Miss Crenshaw is both knowledgeable and very easy to talk to but is able to relate to me in a way I can fully understand and can take away clear points from our conversations/sessions.
Written on Jan 20, 2024 after therapy with Amargo for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
She's always checking on me and gently pushing me to keep moving forward to deal with the issues I've ignored for years. She's wise and always makes me feel heard and appreciated.
Written on May 25, 2023 after therapy with Amargo for 4 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Amargo Crenshaw, is a straight forward supportive therapist. I appreciate her advice and strategies she has provided.
Written on Apr 21, 2023 after therapy with Amargo for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Exactly what I needed. I have had trouble finding quality help with a Christian perspective. Perfect fit for me
Written on Mar 26, 2023 after therapy with Amargo for 2 weeks
I really liked her from the second we spoke. She is so knowledgeable and understanding
So glad I found her
Written on Mar 04, 2023 after therapy with Amargo for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes