Hi there, I'm Edwin! Hello! I’m Edwin Dilone, and I’m a licensed clinical social worker. I specialize in providing therapy/counseling services to adult males going through difficult life struggles and mental distress. My approach In my training as a therapist, I've studied various perspectives that have helped me understand men's inner thoughts and motivations, which has furthered my ability to assist men in their personal development through working with clients over the years. I use an eclectic approach with different modalities that it's committed to emphasize interactional patterns with people and the environment that have caused the problems. With this understanding, I help clients overcome worries, anxieties, fears, and difficult emotions or situations. As we progress in therapy, my clients start leading meaningful lives by staying true to their values and tapping into their hidden strengths. My focus I typically work with adult males from age 30 and above. I have extensive experience working with this population to help them heal from past hurts, solve entrenched issues in day-to-day living, understand and deal with their anxieties, and address the causes of unhappiness in their relationships. My communication style My clients tell me that I'm “chill, friendly, genuine and warm.” I create a therapeutic environment in which the client can relax and is able to trust. I’m committed to making clients feel at ease in a relationship that allows them to open up about thoughts and emotions without feeling judged. My journey to mental healthcare As a young man, I struggled with making sense of the behaviors and corresponding negative outcomes from men in my extended family and neighborhood. In retrospect, addressing head on my experiences of anger, sadness, shame, guilt, fear, and discontent, I have taken ownership of my unique identity of a flourishing and thriving man.