Greiny Rodriguez (She/Her)

The affiliations above were specifically chosen because in my career as a social worker I have found it fulfilling working with children, adolescents, and woman.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy allows us to explore negative thoughts that cause anxiety. We will reframe these thoughts, engage in exercises that allow you to cope with anxiety in the moment it happens. You will explore your anxiety in a deeper cognizance realizing what techniques decrease your anxiety. Therapy will provide you a mental toolbox that you will keep with you forever.

Childhood trauma plays a significant role in how individuals currently live and it is important to address and work towards healing. Children have this vulnerability and trust on adults/caregivers and when this is negatively impacted it scars children. There are many adults that have not addressed this trauma and as a result has led to other mental health illnesses/concerns.

Using the psychodynamic theory, childhood experiences are explored to explain emotions and behaviors. Most childhood trauma causes an irregularity in emotions. It is likely trauma is suppressed and never dealt with leading to affect other areas of life, for example: romantic relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, and more. Using art therapy, talk therapy and mindfulness exercises to surface suppressed thoughts leads to healing.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy allows us to explore negative thoughts that lead to depression. We will reframe these thoughts, engage in exercises such as role playing, and explore alternative responses to negative thoughts. The person-centered approach will allow you to express yourself as much as possible creating a unison within yourself to improve self awareness.

Trauma therapy with children is where I use art therapy or role playing as it has been best for children to express themselves. Adults and adolescents do well with talk therapy. These methods allow us to process emotions related to the trauma and focus on moving forward while accepting the trauma that occurred. We explore how the trauma has impacted the individual mental, emotionally, physically, spiritually, and any other aspect.

Using the psychodynamic theory, childhood experiences are explored to explain emotions and behaviors. Most childhood trauma causes an irregularity in emotions. It is likely trauma is suppressed and never dealt with, affecting other areas of life, for example: romantic relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, and more. Using art therapy, talk therapy, and mindfulness exercises to surface suppressed thoughts leads to healing, processing, and acknowledgement of past traumas.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy allows us to explore negative thoughts that lead to depression. We will reframe these thoughts, engage in exercises such as role playing, and explore alternative responses to negative thoughts. The person-centered approach will allow you to express yourself as much as possible creating a unison within yourself to improve self awareness.