DeKeisha Barrett, LMSW

Mental Health Therapist

DeKeisha Barrett, graduated from University of Texas at Arlington in 2015 with a Master’s in Social Work. She has over 7 years of clinical experience across a variety of settings.

DeKeisha has a thriving interest in helping people reach their mental health goals. She fully attends to each client’s needs, interweaving clear presence with practiced skill. DeKeisha’s approach is interactive, warm and accepting, and she provides immediate feedback, tasks to focus on between sessions and building confidence in using coping skills.

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What happens at the first therapy session

I usually start an initial session off by greeting a new client, asking about their day and making small talk. It is important for my clients to feel like they are easing their way in to a conversation with a stranger about important topics.

I will ask about additional things related to relationships, career and current life events. The reason for this is that I consider our first session an “evaluation”, meaning we get a 360 degree view of your life and your goals.

We will talk about a plan moving forward. This discussion usually involves setting a few general goals for our work together and talking about how frequently we will meet.

DeKeisha Barrett, LMSW

Mental Health Therapist

What happens at the first therapy session

I usually start an initial session off by greeting a new client, asking about their day and making small talk. It is important for my clients to feel like they are easing their way in to a conversation with a stranger about important topics.

I will ask about additional things related to relationships, career and current life events. The reason for this is that I consider our first session an “evaluation”, meaning we get a 360 degree view of your life and your goals.

We will talk about a plan moving forward. This discussion usually involves setting a few general goals for our work together and talking about how frequently we will meet.

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