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New Growth Counseling Services |
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Copyright 2008—Jussi Light New Growth Counseling Services |
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Intern-therapists are pre-licensed clinicians working towards their CA state license. They have received their Master’s Degree in Counseling and are approved by and registered with the state of CA to provide mental health treatment under the supervision of licensed mental health workers. For more info about how the state regulates interns, click here.
As part of my vision for helping people, I employ intern-therapists. My goal is to train top-notch clinicians, AND to offer counseling to people who need and want it, but cannot otherwise afford the full-fees associated with licensed therapists.
To this end, I am proud to introduce Steffanie Brooks-Alayza. |
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“I believe in lifelong learning—that its never too late to make positive changes in our lives. I am passionate about growth and healing especially in the areas of divorce recovery for individuals and families, building strong parenting & co-parenting skills, and restoring intimacy with couples. I support your journey of healing and empowerment when resolving inner child issues that hinder relationships and spirituality due to a difficult childhood or trauma. “I take a collaborate approach, using cognitive techniques to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, anger and grief. This helps my clients understand their negative motivators and gain self-awareness in order to build coping and communication skills. I’ve had a variety of life experiences and personal growth that have contributed to my ability to be insightful and empathize with my clients right where they are.” |
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EDUCATION: Vanguard University of Southern California, Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology, May 2006. Vanguard University of Southern California, Bachelors Degree in Psychology Magna Cum Laude, 2004.
TRAININGS: Motivational Interviewing I and II “Why We Worry: Understanding Anxiety…” Clinical techniques dealing with symptoms of anxiety, PTSD, and depression. Deployment Psychology: “Addressing the Psychological Health of Warriors and Their Families: Substance Abuse, PTSD, Depression and TBI Course” Clinical techniques in Prolonged Exposure Therapy The Meadows Rehabilitation Center, AZ., 32 Hour Week Intensive on Adult Survivors of Abuse and Inner Child Issues “Train The Trainer” Techniques on teaching and presentations
EXPERIENCE: Sentencing Concepts Inc., Santa Ana, CA. - Working with court ordered substance abuse offenders many with dual diagnosis. - Facilitated proposition 36 groups.
F.A.C.E.S. Family Assessment Counseling Services, Fullerton, CA. - Facilitated court ordered reunification therapy and parenting skills class. - Worked with individuals, couples, and families through grief, conflict resolution, anxiety, depression, and dual diagnosis. Focused on codependency and “adult child” issues. Kid’s Turn San Diego -Parent Group Leader -Facilitate psycho-education group for building co-parenting skills for parents after divorce. CalWorks – Mental Health Systems, Inc. Escondido, CA -Lead Mental Health Counselor -Individual and group therapy for men and women in Welfare-To-Work program
MEMBERSHIP: -California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists-CAMFT member -Toastmasters of Carlsbad Village
You can reach us... by phone: 760-494-4394
by mail: PO Box 2700, Carlsbad, CA, 92018.
by fax: 760-494-4395
by email: Jussi@NewGrowthCounseling.com |
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