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Wes Hardcastle-OrrLCSW

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While I also employ the use of a Strengths-based model and collaborative treatment planning, I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a structured, effective approach that works with a variety of problems like mood issues, stress, and trauma. I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which allows clients to see and understand connections between their stressful situations, their thoughts and beliefs, and resulting emotional difficulty. The homework is not overly time-consuming and it enhances therapy much like the saying "The more you put into something the more you get out of it."

About Wes

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Out of state BlueCard PPO

Communication Style

Exploratory, Solution-oriented, Action-oriented, Warm, Open-minded

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Focus areas

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Panic, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma

Experienced with

Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, LGBTQ+

Years of Experience

23+

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I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a structured, effective approach that works with a variety of problems like mood issues, stress, and trauma.

License number

#117519

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MSW - Social Work, Grand Valley State University

Interests

I like the outdoors, walks, hikes, swims in the ocean, and scuba diving. I like to read, play video games (on occasion), and I am always interested in learning new things including new information that I can share with my therapy clients.