Vanni Jefferson V. Arcaina

Therapeutic Approach

My therapeutic approach integrates mindfulness-based, trauma-informed, strengths-, and resilience-based practices to support clients in staying present, leveraging their inherent strengths, and healing past traumas. I incorporate liberation psychology and decolonizing lenses to challenge systemic injustices and consider the broader social and cultural contexts affecting mental health. Using a multicultural framework, I celebrate and respect each client’s diverse identities and unique experiences, fostering acceptance and empowerment on their healing journey. By honoring each individual’s life story, I aim to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that promotes growth, resilience, and wellbeing. My interventions are also informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Interpersonal Process Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, among others. For psychological assessments, I employ a comprehensive and holistic approach that respects and acknowledges the client’s unique background, identities, and experiences. This ensures that the assessments are not only thorough but also culturally sensitive and aligned with the client’s values and goals.