About me
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my profile to see if I would be a good match to assist you in this part of your life journey.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 22 years of experience working as a therapist. I have been in the field of social work for 32 years. I have worked with people from all walks of life from young to geriatric that have presented with a broad range of issues. I enjoy working with teens age 14 and older to battle depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, setting boundaries with assertiveness, past or present physical, emotional, sexual abuse or any event that was traumatic and caused symptoms of post-trauma. I am able to provide the following types of therapy: Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, Client-Centered and Strengths-Based and Mindfulness-Based. Though I am not certified in EMDR, I do provide Trauma-Focused Therapy & am certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy for which I draw upon heavily to help others learn skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.
I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, therefore, I work hard to make a safe, warm, genuine & non-judgmental space for clients. It is important that clients I see feel comfort and trust when working with me and know that I will always give honest feedback. You set the goals and areas you would like to focus on during our work together & I will support you by providing active listening, education, information and resources if indicated.
I always feel honored and privileged when I have the opportunity to work with a client and working with teenagers keeps my youthful perspective active and I empathize with the stress and struggles they face and want to be someone in his/her life that will lessen those for them and know they are supported and cared for! I hope to meet and work with you soon should you choose me as your therapist!
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem, Motivation
- Depression
Addictions , LGBT , Relationship issues , Trauma and abuse , Parenting issues , Anger management , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Aging and Geriatric Issues , Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 22
Services offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
IN LCSW 34003849A
Reviews
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I am so grateful for Lilian. From the first appointment I had with her, she has been extremely supportive and encouraging. She has helped me recognize negative patterns and set boundaries I’ve been struggling with. She is amazing and I look forward to talking with her every week.
Lilian is good at reading my needs and reaffirming to me that It’s ok to feel what I feel. I feel comfortable feeling my feelings with her.
Lilian listened to me and give me really helpful advice on how to handle jealousy and other forms mental thoughts.
She listens and doesn’t rush me