Military / Veteran, Medical / Health Issues, Domestic Abuse, LGBTQIA+, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, ADHD
Accepted insurance & self-pay
About Dalicia
Dr. Dalicia Watson is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over 6 years of experience. Dr. Watson began her social work career as a case manager at the Department of Social Services, working with abused and neglected children and adults. Dr. Watson had the opportunity to work with clients who suffered from depression and/or anxiety, victims of domestic violence, and clients with ADHD. Dr. Watson also has experience working with clients who experience grief, self-esteem, suicidal ideations, stress, and time management.
Dr. Watson's goal for all of her clients is to help them to maintain a mentally healthy and safe lifestyle. Dr. Watson allows the clients to be the experts in their sessions, which helps the clients be in charge of what they would like to fix and work on. She feels that having the clients as the experts helps the clients to see the growth within themselves.
Dr. Watson helps make therapy a safe space for clients to come and let it all out. Dr. Watson meets clients on their level and grows with the client as the client improves through treatment.
"Many of us are just going through life with only the means of breathing and not living, but as a clinician, it is my duty to guide and assist people to help them mentally strive to their full potential."
Get to know Dalicia
Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?
I became a counselor because I love to see individuals mental health improve. I like to see clients get a breakthrough and see the happiness on their faces.
What types of clients do you work with best?
I work best with teenage clients, middle age, domestic violence victims, elderly population, and clients with both depression and anxiety.
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
Victims of domestic violence and the adolescent population.
What's one thing you wish all clients knew?
Just as a wound needs air to heal with mental illness one have to also rip the bandage off to breathe and heal as well. Suffering from a mental illness can feel like a permanent situation but through work and healing a counselor can help turn this situation from permanent to overcoming it.
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
I chose to practice at Thriveworks due to the mission that Thriveworks has and to be able to work with a diverse population of clients.
What inspires you?
My faith in God inspires me. I feel that without God I could not have made it as far I am today; and I am forever grateful.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
To be able to build a rapport with one another.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
In the first session I would like to accomplish getting a lot of information from the client background and presenting
What should clients know about you before scheduling a first session?
Clients should know to come with an open mind and that all of my session is a no judgment zone.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
I love to sleep and watch crime shows.
What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?
Very out spoken and direct.
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Education and training
- Years in practice
- 6 years
- Graduating institute
- Walden University.
- Graduating degree
- Doctorate of Social Work
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