Description
Welcome to Core Values Psychotherapy! I'm Jazmine Barnes, a licensed psychotherapist. This message is for the ones who feel like they have to brave life's waves on their own. The ones who feel like they can't talk about their struggles because they don't want to be a "burden". This is for the ones who feel at a loss and don't know what to do next. The ones who feel disconnected or unsure. Let me ask you this... are you also feeling overwhelmed, lonely, or out-of-sorts? Feeling like you have to put on a face to show that you have it all together? Are "small" things setting you off? Do you feel sadness or anxiety from past experiences or current events? Not feeling heard, seen, or understood? Maybe it’s hard to even pinpoint?
This is where I come in. Asking for help can be hard. You may be worried that you’ll have to feel feelings or re-live traumas you’ve worked hard to avoid. While I can’t promise that therapy will be easy, I can promise that I will provide you with a safe space, inclusive and free of judgment, where I will help you learn to slowly approach and process what is hard for you to hold on your own.
I create real connections with my clients that help them feel safe to explore the past, be in the present, and work towards a brighter future. I help you uncover and face negative patterns or beliefs that may be holding you back (subconsciously and/or consciously). There is hope!
I take an integrative approach to treatment that include Person-Centered Therapy, Strength-Based, Radically-Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RO-DBT), Culturally Sensitive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused-CBT, Mindfulness-CBT, Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) and Solution Focused Therapy. I love to pull from a variety of options to tailor treatment specifically for my client.
A path forward, towards a life you want to live, does exist. In our sessions we’ll navigate your challenges and define what feeling better looks like for you. Therapy is different for everyone, so I work with you to individualize a productive plan that helps you to take the steps to have a more balanced life and to live more self-assured. Let’s get started!
Common Reasons to Start Therapy (to name a few):
1. Feeling detached, unmotivated, or overwhelmed
2. Anger or resentment
3. Feeling isolated
4. Feeling like you're on the verge of tears at inopportune moments; highly anxious
5. Burnout
6. Forming harmful habits to cope from past or present traumas
7. Getting feedback from loved ones about their concern for you
8. Unsure of the root cause regarding how you're feeling
What You Get Out of Therapy w/ Me:
1. A safe space that is inclusive and judgement free
2. Skills to boost emotional awareness and mood regulation
3. Honest feedback from a licensed professional
4. Productive sessions that give you insight into the root of the issue(s)
5. A steady and consistent resource for personal growth
6. Optional post-session notes available with reminders & reflections from our conversations (I know sometimes it's easy to forget what was discussed so the form is helpful!)
