KASIA BUDYN, MA, LCPC

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Who Am I?

Hi, my name is Kasia Budyn and I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.  I work with children and teens as young as 5. I'm a founder of C.O.P.E. ® approach. After working many years with kids/teens, I realized that the most frequent word I was using and teaching kids/teens in therapy was not always a single manner strategy. “Cope” involves teaching kids important skills they need in order to face life's challenges and gain resiliency. Oftentimes, it might be hard to figure out what to do and where to start to help your child manage their feelings and their life on social media. With the help of C.O.P.E. ® approach, I created a roadmap with tools to help make this easier.

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I Love Working With:

Kids and Teens (5-21) with all types of anxiety, struggling with self-esteem, relationship problems, and depression. Teens learning to manage anxiety, depression or overall coping with stress. Children needing support with self-regulation, learning tools to effectively communicate how they feel. Parents seeking ways to support their children’s emotional and developmental growth.

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Some of My Favorite Approaches include:

Talking things through, Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, client centered, all within a strengths-based framework. As we get to know each other I adapt my approach to your personality and the issue at hand, and pull from techniques that would be most beneficial to you. I like to incorporate play in whatever way feels natural for the client, whether through art, craft, playing ball or musical exploration.

 

How I Help:

I provide a safe, non-judgmental space in which the priority is always you. Together we will identify therapy goals, increase your self-awareness, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, and create healthy boundaries. I seek to empower you through helping develop and utilize your strengths and building up your social support in your life outside of therapy.

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Beliefs Section:

I believe all children/teens need time and space to be seen and heard. I provide a supportive space where families and their children are welcome to explore their therapy goals and improve their lives. Therapy works best when the relationship between counselor and client is authentic, trustworthy, and secure. Helping every child/teen feel good about themselves is the groundwork in my sessions. I believe that all children and teens want to be seen, feel like they matter and are worthy.

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What a Typical Session is Like:

Whatever makes you feel most at ease, if it is using fidget, taking off your shoes, laying down and grabbing a blanket or one of my stuffed animals, whatever you need to feel comfy. The main focus, in the beginning, is how you feel when you are in my office and us building our relationship. Once we establish trust that is when the work happens. I also love doing icebreakers, playing different board games and getting creative.

 

More About Me:

I love spicy food. Good food makes me happy! I love hanging out with my friends and family and traveling to new places.

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Languages I Speak:

English, Polish

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Ages I Work With:

5-21

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Insurances I Accept:

BCBS PPO, United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Tricare East, PsycHealth