Hello, Welcome to the Better Help Community. My name is Antoinette, and I am a licensed professional counselor in Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, Kansas, South Dakota, and Virginia. I have been working in the mental health field for over 20 years. I have worked with individuals experiencing a variety of issues including grief and loss, depression, anxiety, marital concerns, women issues, workplace stressors, family conflict, and issues related to military families.
I would describe my approach as goal-oriented, and client-centered. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Both modalities are hands-on, practical approaches to problem-solving. CBT treatment usually involves efforts to change thinking patterns and or behaviors. The goals are to change patterns of thinking or behavior that are behind difficult situations, and so change the way one feels. This helps people identify unhelpful ways of thinking as they learn better ways of coping with life's stressors.
It would be my privilege to become a partner in your journey while helping you to figure out your goals. I will provide a supportive and understanding environment that offers a clear direction with specific strategies to assist with your current stressors.
I look forward to helping/serving you!
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Family of origin issues, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
GA LPC LPC005074
CO LPC 0014614
MO LPC 2016011560
VA LPC 0701005749
KY LPCC 165581
KS LCPC LCPC 03380
SD LPC LPC20829
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Antoinette is a caring, compassionate, and empathic person. She always listens to us and provides so much support. My wife and I look forward to talking with her every time and helps use to work through our grief. I can not thank Antoinette enough for her support and guidance.
Written on May 04, 2023 after therapy with Antoinette for 3 weeks on issues concerning grief
Antoinette is attentive to my needs. Shortly after beginning our sessions, I had a medical emergency. Throughout this time, she checked in with me, and encouraged me. I am satisfied with her coaching and therapy.
Written on Apr 29, 2023 after therapy with Antoinette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties