Hello! I’m Lucille.
I am an attachment-based therapist based in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona that specializes in boundaries, self-worth and improving relationships.
Part of what inspired me to be a therapist is feeling judged and different and having no where to go with that feeling. I learned how support can give us the ground to stand on in order to move forward and that is what I hope to bring to you.
Spending most of my life growing up in New York, I have an appreciation and understanding for those that have a diverse background. I also have a deep empathy for those that feel don’t feel like they fit in to societal norms.
Our environment and past impacts us. If we understand and process the way in which we came to be who we are, we have will have the power to change it. We can improve it and tailor it to what we actually want, not what others are telling us we want but what we truly feel is right for us.
This is what we will build together in sessions.
My main goal in session is to support you.
Here is what you can expect in sessions with me:
Your comfort in sessions is important to help you grow so I will work with you to understand what you are needing from me as a therapist. In sessions, I will be curious and compassionate and almost certainly use humor when appropriate. It's important to me that you feel like you can be yourself which means you don't have to filter or censor yourself in sessions. We will have honest conversations without judgement and build a genuine connection so I can be the therapist that actually gets you.
Some sessions might be fun and light and others might be intense and emotional. This is normal and tells us that we are doing some work. It can be uncomfortable to identify and try to change our internal thinking, even if it's good for us, that is why I will be there to help you work through any discomfort that may arise.
I will always meet you with empathy and sometimes that might look like call out negative patterns to help you slow down and understand yourself better. Neither of us should be just nodding along and agreeing, so if something comes up that is confusing, we will work together to organize and process in a way that benefits you.
My background and qualifications include:
Education & License
I have earned a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
I have been a licensed clinician in Arizona since 2023.
Clinical Experience
I have been working consistently with individuals and couples since 2022 practicing identity work and helping with relational issues.
I have advanced training and experience in:
Emotionally Focused Therapy/Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFT/EFIT)
Helps you identify your negative patterns in your relationship or yourself and understand your emotions to create a trust and a secure connection.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Helps you identify the different parts of your inner self and how to understand, heal and work with these parts so that they better benefit you.
Psychotherapy (talk therapy)
Helps you identify your negative thoughts and behaviors and provides the tools you need to improve and develop coping skills.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Helps you understand how your thoughts, feelings and behaviors are connected and guides you to reframe internal thoughts to better function.
I use a combination of these modalities and when working together, we will set goals to figure out which is best suited for your needs.
Sometimes we just need someone to hear us.
Therapy can be helpful no matter where you are in your life. You don’t have to have a major event bringing you in.