My approach to therapy stems from my belief that my client is an inherently good, lovable, and resilient human being, whose present functioning has been hampered in minor or major ways through past distress experiences. I believe that mental health issues arise when individuals are hurting in the heart, rather than the head. Early hurt and trauma often impact a person’s ability to live a vibrant, authentic life. As such, I support individuals and families in liberating themselves from what hinde...
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Are you struggling to recognize your inherent self-worth in a society that often tells us otherwise? Are you finding it difficult to navigate the transition into college and create connections/structure for yourself? Are you experiencing feelings like anxiety, depression, or fallout from trauma, and want to cultivate skills to help mitigate them? If so, I applaud you reaching out for support, and would love to meet you! My name is Galen Kerrick, a licensed clinical social worker working in WA...
Hello! I'm so glad you've decided to take the step to seek out therapy. That is so huge! Please feel free to reach out to ask me questions. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma? Perhaps all of the above? Dealing with a difficult life transition? Wanting to have a better relationship with your partner? Or maybe you desire some boundaries within your family? All of these things can be incredibly stressful to handle and I am here to help. No shame. No judgement. Whatever you're c...
Accepting new clients 09/27/2022. I typically work with adults diagnosed with mood disorders, and anxiety disorders, as well as clients struggling with new life adjustments. This includes clients who struggle with stress management, depression, and coping skills and/or clients who find themselves encountering behavioral issues, relationship issues, and self-esteem issues. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches. My main approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior T...
Welcome! I am an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a Master’s degree from The George Washington University. I have over a decade of experience in healthcare including nursing experience in the emergency department, as a sexual assault nurse examiner, and in substance use and inpatient eating disorder treatment. I have a trauma-informed approach and treat people of every educational, socioeconomic, and ethnic background, as well as every sexual ori...
People are multifaceted, therefore I take a holistic, trauma informed approach to treating clients and look at the various symptoms and challenges one may be experiencing. Talk therapy is often beneficial on its own, but I enjoy bringing in other elements such as play, humor, and art to enhance the expression and understanding of one’s feelings and experiences. I welcome clients’ ideas and creativity as we work together. I believe with empowerment and exploration people can use internal resource...