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Annette Kampman, LCSW, MSW, M.Ed., MA My approach to therapy involves integrating psychological, counseling, and social work theories to provide the client with an individualized therapeutic experience. I utilize systems theory, a strengths perspective, and an integrative counseling approach that combines a variety of evidence-based intervention strategies to facilitate growth and healing. As a clinical social worker, I am trained to work with all fundamental issues prevalent to most individuals, such as coping skills, conflict resolution, life transitions, and grief and loss. I have specialized my practice beyond this training to include depression, bipolar disorders, anxiety, relationship issues, suicidal ideation, life transitions, and young adult and women’s issues.
My approach
The most common therapeutic approaches I use are client-centered approach, strengths-based perspective, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral (CBT), solution-focused, trauma-focused, relational, acceptance and commitment (ACT), and reality therapy. I also use Christian and faith-based counseling when requested to facilitate growth, healing, and for improved functioning.
My focus
I work predominantly with individuals, females and males, 15 years old and up. I treat conditions including depression, relationship issues, young adult and women’s issues; improving coping skills, stress management, life transitions, domestic violence, self-esteem, divorce, grief, anxiety, bipolar disorders, military/family issues, and a variety of other issues. I also specialize in providing therapy to individuals experiencing a variety of acute emotional distress, including suicidal ideation, self-harming issues, trauma from abuse, sexual assault, and other extreme psychosocial stressors. I also have many years of experience with adults, especially young adults with college/career issues and life transitions.
My communication style
As a therapist, I provide an authentic, honest, encouraging, and supportive environment that is centered on the client’s goals. In sessions, I work to help clients find the balance to recognize what is and what is not working in their lives and give them new tools and strategies to engage in relationships and circumstances differently to achieve the life they want. This can include healing from painful experiences, gaining new knowledge and insight, or understanding how their own thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and behavioral patterns are enhancing or interfering with successful relationships.
My journey to mental healthcare
I am passionate about providing needed support and tools to those who are hurting in order to alleviate psychological and emotional pain and suffering. I believe in the therapeutic process that allows me to walk alongside individuals who are hurting to help provide authentic healing and a life they are joyful to engage in again.
My goals for you
I approach goal-setting with clients after actively listening to their needs and the life experiences they share that brought them into therapy. I then work with the client to formulate what they believe are the areas they want to improve upon or what needs can be addressed through work in therapy.
My first session with you
During the first session I ask the client to share with me their reasons that brought them into therapy, a brief gathering of background information, and address any specific urgent/critical needs that need immediate attention. We also begin goal formulation, review HIPPA policy, and the importance of honesty in therapeutic work.
