Breathe! You made it here and that’s a significant step. We often need an encouraging voice, some outside perspective from a clinically trained person. So reaching out for therapeutic support is the right choice.
Settle in, take a deep breath in, exhale, and see you in session.
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What We Do
Colette focuses on clients that are ready for positive changes in their life but unsure where to begin. She also supports those in intimate relationships who are struggling with tensions and seeks clarity on how to move forward. An ideal client of Focused Clinical Solutions is ready to work on changing their outlook and manifesting a more positive mindset.
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What I’ve Been Up To & What’s Next
In April 2024, Focused Clinical Solutions (FCS) reached a milestone! We have been in business for 10 years! Yes! Colette opened FCS on April 1, 2014. 10 plus years later, the practice has grown to include clinical partnerships with other clinicians, psychologists, and other helpers in the field. Partnerships and collaborations are key to increasing knowledge and building community.
I have had the opportunity to work alongside those who support the goals of wellness and well-being within and throughout the communities we serve. For 2025, we look forward to more collaborations and impactful work. Being a Clinician is not just about showing up for the (at least) 50 minute hour. It also means showing up prepared, emotionally and mentally.
Know that when I take time off, I am caring for myself in those regards so that I can be fully present in supporting you towards your goals. I continue to offer talk therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for those who have been impacted by trauma and have a difficult time discussing it or have not found relief through traditional talk therapy. If you are feeling STUCK and want to learn more about it, let's discuss!
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Training
Clinicians must complete a certain amount of Continuing Education (CE) hours to stay on top of cutting edge clinical interventions and to make sure they are operating within the current laws and requirements of the state that they practice in.
I am happy to report that I have recently completed a 30 hour training to support therapeutic work with couples. Through the Gottman Institute, I have completed Level 1 and 2 training courses. It was a real eye opener! Couples work is unique in that the work is completed in relation to the relationship and through their methods, works toward increasing dialogue around conflicts and having a better conversation about those conflicts than the last one.
The Gottman theories include initial assessments and structured, empirically proven, interventions that interrupt behaviors that lead to the demise of most relationships. If you are a couple that is working with me... this is for you! We will re-start our work with the tools from this method. I am very much looking forward to integrating this with our work.
In alignment with Continuing Education, were you aware that Focused Clinical Solutions is a CE provider approved through CAMFT? Yes, that's right! To that end, in 2024, FCS completed training contracts with Alameda County Office of Education, Seneca Center, First Five Alameda, Hively, Kern County Superintendent of Schools, to name a few.
Many of the trainings focused on the safety of children with topics like, "Body Safety in Young Children -Preventing Child Sexual Abuse" and topics to support Mandated Reporters in their work with trainings entitled "Assessing, Supporting and Reporting: Understanding Your Role as a Mandated Reporter". As a Child Welfare Professional, this work is near and dear to my heart as many mandated reporters are not aware of the impact of their role in the lives of families.
In 2025, FCS will be hosting webinars on various topics including our first webinar of the year for Medical Professionals on January 20, 2025 entitled . These training sessions will be recorded and made available for purchase soon! If you are interested in learning more about training offerings, join our mailing list so you can be aware of all our training opportunities for professionals, parents and caregivers.
