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Chikia Baskerville, MHC

Mental Health Counselor

My ideal client would be someone who is ready to engage in therapy. This person is ready to commit to do the necessary work in therapy. They are motivated and willing to change their current mindset. They are excited about therapy and show up for sessions consistently on time.

My ideal client would struggle with stress management and or Anxiety symptoms. My client struggles with coping with daily life stressors and experience panic attacks/anxiety. Client would need to develop healthy coping skills, identifying and managing triggers, learn relaxation techniques, build resilience, improve daily functions and quality of life. I believe the client would want a calm life, control, structure, and manage their anxiety symptoms so they can live a healthy life.

I would use Cognitive Behavior Therapy. CBT would help them focus on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors regarding stress and anxiety in their lives. I would support them with identifying what makes them feel stress or anxious and support them with creating a positive thought pattern which would support them, with feeling better. I would also include role-playing and person-centered therapy. Role playing would provide them with realistic outcomes and person-centered therapy would highlight their strengths and abilities to implement change while boosting their self esteem and decreasing negative self thoughts.

I am compassionate, patient, understanding, and willing to meet you where you are at. I possess great communication skills, and I am willing to listen and provide guidance if wanted. I am caring, kind and passionate about the relationships I build with my clients. If there is something I do not know, I will take the time to self-educate and learn how to best serve my clients.