I believe that every problem has a solution – and that anyone can make positive changes in order to reach their full potential. Any issue can be overcome with the right tools and a little determination. As a team, we can work together to find the right tools to help you reach your goals.
I have been interested in helping people for as long as I can remember. At age 11 I decided I wanted to grow up and help people solve their problems. I didn’t know at the time that that was an actual, real-life career choice in being a therapist but I was determined to find my way. At age 13, I understood that this fell under the realm of psychology and spent my allowance money buying used psychology text books from thrift stores and yard sales, pouring over them and reading them cover to cover. In high school, I became a peer mediator and was trained in resolving conflicts between my classmates. And the rest, I suppose, is history.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have been providing counseling services since 2010. I hold a Bachelors degree in psychology and a Masters in Mental Health Counseling. My expertise is working with adults and adolescents, aged 14 and older. I tailor the therapeutic process to each individual’s needs, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Psychoeducation, as well as Solutions and Strength Based approaches. My approach is one of kindness, empathy, and client-centered, while also being assertive and direct in helping you achieve your goals.
I provide counseling for a myriad of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, life transitions, and personality disorders. I hold a certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and am a member of the American Counseling Association and the Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association, Inc. I have extensive experience in the private sector, as well as experience with the Department of Mental Health through the John C. Corrigan Center in Fall River.
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Nicole Dezan is listed at AllTherapist.com