My name is Lubenji Laforest, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Boston MA. Please also feel free to ask questions. My counseling style is collaborative and direct, with a soft approach. I have been described as supportive, caring, and compassionate, with a good sense of humor. I like to focus on identifying your strengths and helping you maximize them to overcome obstacles. I'm here to help you sort through the difficult things right now and offer you a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment. You have taken the first and most important step by seeking help. I'll provide you with tools that I have been perfecting over my career, helping people just like you. I have dozens of them. I aim to have at least five different tools and techniques you can carry with you. So no matter where you go, you'll always have access to discreet exercises that can quickly create relief. I am direct and solution-focused. We'll work collaboratively to address any problems that are bothering you. We'll start with what's going on in the moment and how to get control over your body and thoughts.