Brighter Hope Wellness Center (BHWC) continues to offer opportunities where students and licensed clinicians can gain professional experience in the mental health field. We are excited to introduce our Psychotherapy Associates, who have made notable additions to our team these last few months. Read on to learn more about these two wonderful ladies!
Claire Green, MS, Psychotherapy Associate
Claire is a Certified Master Life Coach and Reiki Master Teacher training as a Psychotherapy Associate under the supervision of Dr. Cindy T. Graham. For 19 years, she has cultivated a safe space for clients as a hairstylist. Regardless of age, marital status, education, culture, or career path, a common thread amongst the women she serves is a history of unresolved trauma. Over the years, Claire developed a deep interest in understanding cognitive behavior as she recognized that traumatic experiences leave an imprint in the mind.
By pursuing graduate work in psychology, Claire also wanted to equip herself with the skills to offer clients therapeutic support appropriately. Additionally, she has a background working with individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities, individuals on the Autism Spectrum, as well as individuals with a wide range of mental health disorders.
Claire Green received her master’s degree in clinical psychology with a specialization in clinical counseling from Capella University. Her goal is to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and work with women with a history of childhood sexual trauma diagnosed with depression, anxiety, or symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Zakkiyya Hallenbeck, MA, Psychotherapy Associate
Zakkiyya is a dedicated therapist with a goal of becoming a clinical psychologist. Zakkiyya’s extensive background comes from working with individuals who have intellectual and physical disabilities, individuals on the Autism Spectrum, as well as individuals with a wide range of mental health disorders. She also conducts comprehensive assessments for the Developmental Disabilities Administration.
Zakkiyya treats individuals who suffer from grief, trauma, depression, and anxiety, using her methods of treatment; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Humanistic Therapy. She offers a therapeutic, safe, judgement-free space for her clients. She graduated from the University of Maryland Global Campus with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and received her clinical psychology master’s degree from Liberty University.
She loves practicing self-care by writing, watching self-care videos, and listening to mental health podcasts. Zakkiyya believes it is important as a therapist to manage and maintain self-care to be fully present when helping clients.
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