Hi, my name is Lamar Whaley. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As a therapist, my goal is to assist and empower clients to address the factors/stressors (e.g., personal, familial/social, spiritual, academic, etc.) that you experience as well as introduce and assist you in applying different interventions that will empower you in managing your emotions and reducing the behaviors/symptoms that interfere/impair your daily life functioning. I specialize in treating clients who struggle with depression and anxiety. My approach I have been trained in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Manage and Adaptive Practices (MAP). I am in the process of completing my training in Trauma-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Also, I have experience in case management by linking clients with available resources/referrals that can assist them in managing their circumstances. My focus I have provided therapeutic services for clients of all ages and different ethnicities/cultural backgrounds. I am relatively open to meeting clients who seek therapy services. If a client presents a situation that I do not have much expertise or experience in treating, then I would refer the client to another therapist/provider who can provide the services that the client is seeking. My communication style I like to present to clients a safe and non-judgmental environment to help assure clients that I am here not here to judge them for their past history, or current situations. Rather, I am here to help them with addressing their personal, emotional, and mental struggles. My journey to mental healthcare During my undergraduate studies, I displayed symptoms related to the mental illness of Obsessive -Compulsive Personality Disorder. By seeking therapy services for myself, I learned and saw how efficient and helpful therapy can be to help others.