Tabitha Maxfield

My communication style

My intentions are to have clear and direct communication, while being mindful of what the individual may need in the moment. I mainly like to model an empathetic and compassionate communication style. However, when needed, I will give a gentle push to help foster growth in areas that feel challenging.

My journey to mental healthcare

Growing up a part of the African American community, it was normal for individuals not to seek professional help for mental health care. Despite being at a higher risk for mental health issues due to systemic racism and generational trauma, African Americans face several barriers to receiving care.

My goals for you

It is important that treatment goals are collaborative. As stated earlier, people come to therapy looking for change. We will first identify what the major concerns are. We will then explore what it would look like for them if things were to improve. From there, achievable and realistic goals will be set depending on their expected timeframe.

Our first session

During the first session, I will introduce myself, give you more information about my experience as well as answer any questions you may have. I will gather a lot of background information from you. You can provide as much or as little information as you are comfortable with. We will, of course, discuss why you have decided to come to therapy.

I identify as...

• Female
• Black or African American