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Faith Surface
Intern
CONTACT: (919) 647-4600 EXT 722
ABOUT ME
Hello! My name is Faith Surface, and I relocated to North Carolina from the beautiful state of Iowa in early 2024. I am currently obtaining my Master’s of Social Work (MSW), remotely, through the University of Michigan. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa in Ethics and Public Policy with a focus in Economics, a minor in International Studies, and a certificate in Resilience and Trauma-Informed Perspectives. Concurrently with my undergraduate studies, I obtained a certificate in Social Work, remotely, through the University of Michigan. The end goal of my studies is to become an LCSW, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
EXPERTISE
I work with clients of any age, children, teens, and adults. I have the skills to work with children, young adults, men, women, non-binary individuals, BIPOC individuals, and LGBTQIA+ individuals on a variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety, academic problems, ADD/ADHD, self-image, self-esteem, life transitions, couples and marital problems, trauma, out-patient eating disorder treatment, body image, time management, and more.
COUNSELING APPROACHES
When it comes to treatment approaches, I try to stay up to date with all of the different approaches, and will apply whichever modality (or type) works best for my client. These modalities range from Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the Psychodynamic Theory, Polyvagal Theory, and more. Everyone is different, and what works best for one person might not for the next. My awareness of that ensures that your needs are being taken care of, and that you have all the tools you need to grow and get the most out of each of your therapy sessions.
My therapy style is personable and funny while maintaining proper professionalism for my clients. In other words, I like to show my humanness in sessions to create a comfortable and safe space for my clients, as I believe this type of environment allows for the most growth. I also prioritize being interactive in my sessions, as I believe the most work comes with a healthy balance of listening and guiding a client, rather than listening alone.
Thank you for considering me to help guide you along your journey!
Blog Posts
Nearly everyone claims like they belong to a dysfunctional family. We also blame our families for our present troubles to the degree that we are not responsible for our actions. Our past interactions with dysfunctional families sometimes can affect our behavior. You can learn some more about a dysfunctional family and the ways to cope with growing up with a dysfunctional family.