About Antonette
I am a learner, INFJ, communicator kind, caring, fun, spur of the moment, empathic, great listener, whose friends don’t believe I am an introvert. I am obsessed with fall, rain, thunder, lightning & snow storms! I can life coach in all states.
What's your experience with children or adolescents?
I don’t have experience working with children. I do have experience working with teen young girls though.
What's your experience with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
I love CBT, one of my many favorite modalities. I used CBT often when I ran groups of 30-90 clients in treatment.
Why did you become a therapist, and what motivates you to continue?
After much prayer, I had several dreams where God asked me to be a counselor.
Wherever I go, strangers gravitate, we talk, and they open up & tell me their trials, life stories & secrets. Then says, wow, I’ve never told anyone that.
I have a heart & love for people. I consider being a counselor an honor and privilege I take seriously. I am a great listener, an empath with unconditional positive regard. I am 100% for my clients with no judgment.
For people that are hesitant to try therapy, what do you wish you could tell them?
You will like therapy, feel lighter & wish you had started it decades ago. Basically therapy is talking to your favorite friend then just add in counseling skill sets, tons of training & lots of education.
Why is trauma processing important?
Everything stems from trauma, especially early childhood trauma. I am not licensed in all trauma yet,
however my specialty is grief, miscarriages & post abortion trauma.
What should people thinking about working with you, know about you?
I will listen, encourage, ask questions, circle back, and sometimes be lovingly direct. I love asking questions that put a rock in your shoe.
What does a typical session with you tend to look like?
Little ice breaker, week review, catch up/check in… I ask what you would like to talk about today… if unsure, I will pick & we dive in. I like to add in humor 😂
How do you work with clients with addiction?
I am a certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor who has experience, lost family to addiction & I struggled with addiction. I fully 100% understand
What's your experience with clients with ADHD?
I have a lot of experience, knowledge & skill working with clients with ADD & ADHD. I also have ADD, both my older kids have ADD & my grandson has ADHD. I understand & I can help make a difference.
How can you provide care remotely?
I life coach remotely across the world via zoom sessions as many sessions as clients wants. Then during the week I am also available for texting & phone calls.
What's your experience with Christian counseling?
I am a certified Christian Counselor & this is my absolute passion & where I shine. I am a prayer warrior, know scripture & have gift of healing & hearing from God.
What's your experience with coaching?
I am a life coach & this is my area of expertise… where I shine 😉
Specialties
AddictionDepressionGriefSpiritual or ReligiousWomen's Issues
Approaches
Christian CounselingCoachingCognitive Behavioral (CBT)GestaltMindfulness-Based (MBCT)