Frank DiCostanzo

My communication style

I will listen to you and give you feedback on the issues that you present. I do not set goals in counseling; I want to work at your pace. Making changes to how you address the issues in your life can put you in a very vulnerable place. I totally recognize that. My approach is very gentle and supportive. I very much want you to set the pace.

My journey to mental healthcare

I grew up in an environment where anger was normal and that caused me a lot of stress as a teenager. It was a hospital social worker who helped me see things in perspective. I left that environment and went into the military. After the military, I went to college, knowing that I wanted to become a social worker and that I wanted to be a therapist.

My goals for you

I will help you with your goals by helping you eliminate the barriers to your success. As you see success occurring in the changes that you want to make, you become more encouraged to take more risks and make more changes.

Our first session

Doing a first session, the first thing I will ask you is do you want to know anything about me? I want you to feel comfortable with who you're working with. I will then ask you to briefly describe what issues brought you into counseling. If I'm working with you as a couple, I will ask you those questions separately. We will then set a session plan.

I identify as...

• Male
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