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Hello, I am Angela Alderman-Shotton, LPC (OK #5875). My approach to psychotherapy is warm, welcoming, and intuitive. My areas of focus include; but are not limited to, individuals with mood disorders and career changes, as well as couples who want to improve their connection and communication.
My approach
I like to approach psychotherapy sessions with the client's goals and objectives in mind; but also, with room for freedom of expression for my client. I enjoy using Person-Centered, Family Systems approaches, as well as usage of cognitive behavior therapy; existential, including, Christian-based (upon request), when necessitates.
My focus
I have treated a variety of age ranges and issues; in my scope of practice of 10 years, and counting. Currently, my focus is adults eighteen and up, who suffer from mood and adjustment disorders /life and career changes, relationship issues, self-worth, as well as couples; who are working to improve their intimacy and communication.
My communication style
I believe that it is important for me to be fully present-minded, and treat each client as the unique individual that they are, with their own set of personality traits, issues, and strengths. I like it that clients have commented, that I am warm and approachable; as I also impart nuggets of wisdom, tempered with humor :) when the time is appropriate for such. Most clients that I have had the honor to treat, have the appreciated the fact that I make my sessions interactive-in that as I do listen intently, and that I also respond with feedback that is client-centered, in order to help them determine their best life decisions.
My journey to mental healthcare
I have to say that my first awareness of becoming a therapist; when I was around eight years old, and my interest was further sparked even at age twelve, as I had benefited from a positive experience with therapy. It was then, at that tender age, that I wanted to be a therapist- so that I could help families to 'stay together', and so that I could dig deep, into 'why people act and think the way they do'. As I matured, I further discovered that being a psychotherapist is my true calling; to promote emotional and relational healing-- of which, I thoroughly enjoy the variety and challenge it brings.
My goals for you
In regard to goal setting, I may encourage a client to complete a therapy goals worksheet-and/ or we can construct goals together; and create action steps, which are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-oriented).
My first session with you
In my first sessions, I work at helping the client to feel welcome; in building a warm rapport, in which I do a lot of listening, and asking open- ended questions,about themselves. I also learn about their reasons for seeking therapy as well, as background information /history, and goal setting; when time allows.
