Welcome to Mandarin Counseling

Has a traumatic event left you irritable, sleepless, endlessly sad or scared? Do you struggle with the recent or legacy effects of physical or sexual abuse?  Is it more than you’ve been able to overcome alone? If so, I’m here to help. I am a Certified Trauma Specialist  providing expertise in the treatment of adults who have experienced various types of trauma.

I am dedicated to provide a supportive, empathetic environment where you can explore issues that are preventing you from achieving your goals, understand and clarify your views and make well- informed choices.

I have been honored to work with our military service members, both active duty and retired, and their families.  My practice is an LGBTQ “safe zone”. Let my years of experience working both in-patient and out-patient substance abuse help you to be alcohol and drug free.

I am committed to providing therapy that incorporates respect for diversity and dignity of the individual in a safe environment.  To better serve the needs of my clients, I offer both group and individual counseling.

Group counseling offers the opportunity for insight and support from peers as well as the therapist.   Often it is encouraging to hear that others share your feelings.  You are not alone.  Group size is limited to six persons. Individual counseling allows the client and therapist to focus on the unique needs of the client on a one-to-one basis.  All counseling, particularly individual counseling, is best provided in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment.

Education:

Graduate School: San Diego State University, San Diego California
Year Graduated:  2003

Post Graduate Work: CISM Training, Domestic Violence Treatment, Trauma Recovery

Credentials:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – State of Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – State of California
Certified Trauma Specialist (CTS)

Issues Addressed:

Anger Management
Anxiety
Depression
Forensic Evaluations and Mitigation
Gay & Lesbian Issues
Grief and Loss
Life Changes
PTSD
Self Esteem
Substance Abuse
Trauma Recovery

If you would like more information about the groups I offer or how individual counseling can help you enhance your quality of life, please contact me at (904) 260-0454 or email nbusch@mandarincounseling.com.