As we enter October, we are starting to see the environment changing around us. The changing leaves, the cooler nights, and the shorter days are all shifts outside of our control, and often we resist changes we can't control, but what a great opportunity to embrace and welcome the beauty of change. What if we invited the shift? What if we enjoyed the color of the leaves? What if we found comfort in wrapping in a blanket with the windows open? Fall is a metaphor for us to learn for ourselves and teach our clients about sitting with the shift and trusting the process. If we resist or even avoid seeing the change, we may miss out on the beauty that comes with it. I challenge you to make this connection for yourself and your client this month - pause to enjoy and maybe you will uncover the gifts that come with inevitable change. -- Kara
Allison Fitzsimmons, LCAT is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist with over ten years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, child and adolescent problematic sexual behaviors, eating disorders, and life transitions. Allison believes the therapeutic journey should be centered around fostering a strong, collaborative partnership with clients, and that clients should feel valued, heard, and empowered. Allison uses a variety of therapeutic models and techniques including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Problematic Sexual Behavior Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adolescents (PSB-CBT-A), mindfulness practices, play therapy and art therapy techniques.
Keegan Johnston, LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in utilizing Mindfulness Informed, action-oriented, and narrative exploration approaches to assist clients to "become the hero of their own story" and achieve a better sense of emotional authenticity. Keegan has found a great deal of success working with a wide range of clients, though has particular skill and experience in working with male/male identifying clients to develop their identity as an emotionally in-tune person and make changes based on that understanding. In addition to this, Keegan has considerable experience working with young adults on life goals/transitions, relationship dynamics/communication, stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and sleep issues. Keegan works with clients ages 16+.
Riley O’Shea, BA is a second-year student in the Master of Social Work program at Nazareth University and an Intern with Tree of Hope Counseling under the supervision of Lindsey Macaluso, LCSW. Riley’s goals are to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist. She is passionate about supporting and empowering children and families through their healing, particularly those who have experienced difficult life transitions and trauma, using creativity and play.
Kazmira Wells, BSW is an advanced standing Masters of Social Work Student at Nazareth University and an Intern at Tree of Hope Counseling under the supervision of Meena Lall, LCSW. She is in the advanced standing program specializing in evidence-based practice in mental health, and is on track to pursuing a career in clinical social work. Kazmira uses a trauma-informed approach, strengths-based approach, and the biopsychosocial model to look at the individual and their intersectionalities as a whole. She is familiar with a range of techniques and approaches such as person-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral theory (CBT), mindfulness cognitive based therapy (MCBT), and more. Kazmira has experience with substance abuse treatment for adults and equine therapy for children with disabilities, diagnoses within the DSM-5, as well as developmental psychopathology from her minor in psychology. She also incorporates her knowledge of holistic treatment methods due to her passion for health and wellness, as well as inspiration from her study abroad trip to India. Kazmira aspires to work with adolescents who are struggling with a variety of mental health issues, family issues, social issues, and adjusting to life’s challenges, while helping them explore their inner worlds and come to a point of self-discovery while remaining culturally competent and an ally to all.
Marcella Colilli is a second-year student in the Master of Social Work program at Nazareth University and an Intern at Tree of Hope Counseling under the supervision of Kara Juszczak, LCSW-R. She received a bachelor’s in psychology with a minor in sociology at the State University of New York at Fredonia. Marcella is specializing in trauma-informed care in the MSW program and has a goal in becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She aspires to specialize in counseling individuals dealing with trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, abusive relationships, and family issues. Marcella is passionate about supporting individuals through a healing journey toward safety, peace, and empowerment.
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