Who Seeks out my Services?
Lucia Caltabiano, LMSW
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Clients who typically see me out are seeking to start their transition, and are balancing that with the expectations of work and/or school. Clients have the expectation of working on skills to manage difficult emotions and create more cohesion within their relationships. For families that seek out my services, they retain honest clinical feedback and access to lived experience and other resources that take the focus of education off their loved one.
DBT-informed care focuses on providing skills through an evidence-based modality which has been shown effective at treating mood disorders, eating disorders, and substance use among other concerns. Clients are oriented to this modality as part of their first session and skills as needed, either individually or in group. Other modalities in practice are narrative therapy, traditional CBT, and trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT).
Organizations seek me out for consultation on a number of topics related to competent care of trans folks. Whatever the size of your organization, the cost is tailored to your budget.