Staff-Therapists:
Cecilia Hascup, MS, LMHC
Background:
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I completed my undergraduate studies at Southern New Hampshire University in 2005 with my Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology, with a concentration in Child and Adolescent Development and a minor in Education. Shortly after graduating Southern New Hampshire University, I went on to complete my graduate degree from Salem State College, where I received my Master of Science in Counseling Psychology. I received my professional license through the Commonwealth of Mass in December.
I have actively worked in the mental health field since graduating with my Bachelor’s Degree in 2005. I began my professional career as a Residential Counselor working with Adults with acute mental illness in the community. I began my work with children in individual therapy during my graduate studies. I have continued to work with children and families since obtaining my degree in 2008 through individual, family and group treatment approaches.
Theoretical Perspective:
When working with a child or adolescent, I believe it’s important to allow the youth to feel heard and respected. I typically use the first few sessions to get to understand the presenting issue, as it is defined by the child and parent. I take my time to gather information about the family history as well as the current stressors and symptoms. Once I feel the client has gained my trust and I have learned about the presenting and historical issues, I approach treatment from a cognitive-behavioral perspective, looking at how our thoughts influence our actions and behaviors. I also use Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a format of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, to teach self-awareness, self-regulation, and effective coping strategies.
In working with Families and Couples, I use DBT and CBT to aid the family/couple in identifying the stressors of the relationship, as well as teach them skills for more effective communication.
With regard to treating children, I believe it that it is important to work closely with the parents as well, particularly when it comes to managing issues of oppositional behavior, anxiety and depression.
Areas of Advanced Training:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Suicide Prevention/Post-vention and contagion.
Eating Disorders
Substance Abuse
Family Therapy
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