Empathy is a counselor disposition that I feel is one of my strengths. I strive to provide a non-judgmental space for clients to be themselves and share their experiences. I aim to meet each client where they are and collaborate on their treatment goals and plan. I work toward building rapport and trust with my
clients by being aware of how I hold space for them, 

and reflect their emotions, thoughts and behaviors for
clarity and validation. 

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As a therapist who shows empathy and compassion
toward clients, I also take steps to maintain
professional boundaries. To ensure that boundaries are
being upheld I meet weekly with my clinical supervisor

to review cases and I seek decision making advice
with other therapists at the practice. This helps me 
maintain a level of compassion and empathy ensuring that the client's welfare is the priority of treatment. 

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