
Afifa BaroneClinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, MSW (she, her)
Albany, NY 12208
About
My approach is integrative and concentrates on assisting individuals to explore and challenge habits/thoughts/patterns which impact emotions, behaviors, relationships, sleep, work, energy, motivation, and goals. Work through the environmental, psychological, behavioral, interpersonal and situational contributors to wellness. Assist with Identifying negative or distorted thinking patterns that often lead to feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. Provide psycho-education on specific life problems that may increase depression and help patients understand how to solve or improve on those problems. Integrative, empowering, relational, Interpersonal (IPT), person-centered, recovery-oriented, utilizing a humanistic approach. Understand culturally diverse perspectives through a worldly-wise lens. Experienced in guiding and supporting clients navigate through complicated and complex life barriers. Supportive counseling, crisis intervention.