About

Hello!
My name is Stella and I am licensed in the State of Utah & Texas. I received my BA & MA degree in Social Work at the University of South Africa. My degrees have been approved and accepted by the American Board of Social Work.
I have 23 years experience of working in a variety of settings, with different populations, ages, problems and situations. These include: inpatient psychiatric hospitals, counseling organizations, child welfare, dialysis, skilled nursing homes and ARDA.
I view the therapeutic alliance as a partnership which requires mutual trust, respect, honest communication, and commitment to work.
I strongly believe in an eclectic and holistic approach to help clients fulfill their potential and accomplish the goals set. Different modalities are incorporated in the treatment plan: CBT, solution focused, client centered, motivational interviewing and mindfulness.
Listening, empathy, feedback, understanding, non-judgmental, and kindness are some of my strong therapeutic qualities.
I look forward to working with you.