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Hello! My name is Tonette Decker, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in helping clients with post-trauma symptoms, anxiety, and depression utilizing a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach.
My approach
In addition, to my primary modality of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I incorporate Solution-Focused Therapy, Humanistic, and Family Systems Therapy.
My focus
I work with adults, children, teens, and families to address relational conflicts, behavioral problems, and general family dysfunction. I support parents to better understand the underlying causes of their children's maladaptive behaviors such as acting-out, self-harming, and/or self-isolating behaviors.
My communication style
My therapy sessions offer a safe, non-judgmental, confidential, and encouraging environment. My goal in individual therapy is to help you gain healthy coping skills to heal from past traumas, manage stress and depressive symptoms, and maintain healthy relationships.
My journey to mental healthcare
I grew up in a household with parents who were neglectful, abusive, and addicts. I knew from a young age that I could have benefited from someone providing me with guidance, support, and empathy during the most trying times in my life. Now that I'm an adult and have more than 10 years of experience working in the mental health field, I hope to be a source of support for clients to have the ability to process their experiences in a safe and non-judgmental environment. My hope is to empower my clients to make the best decisions for themselves, so they can lead a life of purpose and happiness.
My goals for you
The client's goals are individualized and tailored to meet the client's current needs. Goal setting is a collaborative experience between myself and my client. Goals are reviewed at every session and modified if needed.
My first session with you
During the first session, the client has an opportunity to ask any questions he or she may have regarding my expertise, education, and therapy style to ensure we are a good fit in meeting their therapy needs.
