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Vincent Carrier MS, LCPC As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to understand how the past, whether family, relationships, traumatic events become the obstacles that prevent you from achieving YOUR goals. My efforts are focused on helping you recognize and understand how the mind collects, stores and uses this historical information. We work together to reduce and/or remove past issues, those obstacles that prevent you from having a happier, more fulfilled life. We work to develop coping strategies such as mindfulness and others. Through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma focused therapies, EMDR and others, we help you understand and deal with the issues you struggle with.
My approach
Trauma focused therapies such as EMDR, trauma focused CBT, solution focused therapies, unconditional positive regard, Dialectical Behavioral therapy
My focus
I work with adult clients in a variety of issues. Many of the clients have anger management issues and involve domestic violence. In addition I work with traumatic mood disorders, bi polar disorders, depressive disorder, anxiety and explosive disorders. I work with couples in marriages and partner relationships to re establish trust, respect, communication and forgiveness.
My communication style
My office is a homelike atmosphere with barn board interior, pictures or farms, winter scenes, old cars and some antique items adorn the office. I have comfortable furniture that are almost new. I have been told I am an easy person to talk to and learn to trust. As I am a senior, a have been able to relate to many age groups. I also had many years working in the trades so blue collar individuals feel comfortable, as do professionals.
My journey to mental healthcare
I was a trades person from about age 20 to 40. While this was interesting it was not meshing with my personality. I am sensitive and I was lost in the non emotional atmosphere of the trades, unions, etc. I was given the opportunity to be an intern with a licensed substance abuse counselor and was license as a LADC after 2 years while still working in the trades. I worked for another 5 years in substance abuse but at some point realized that many clients needed more. I decided that I needed to return to school for my graduate degree in clinical counseling which I received in 1995. I was licensed in 1997 as an LCPC and have been in mental health work since that time. I have been passionate about helping clients regain a sense of control over their lives and regain some level of joy.
My goals for you
We initially sit and talk. I ask questions and take notes. I ask clarifying questions, ask the client to speak of what they want to accomplish and I ask and try to evaluate the level of distress they hold. We talk about the client's upbringing, relationship history, abuse in their lives. I briefly talk about how we program our subconscious mind through our experiences and I talk of the interplay between the cerebral cortex and the amygdala, fight, flight or freeze reactions. We discuss traumatic memories. We also discuss self esteem and how it is developed.....where it comes from.. externally with praise or internally through accomplishments.
My first session with you
a warm friendly conversation in a peaceful setting. I am a laid back man with age showing to some extent. My age seems to comfort clients. As noted above we develop a rapport and the beginnings of trust and the desire to return.
