Specializations
Anxiety, Caregiver stress, Children, Families, Parenting, Grief, Stress Management, coping with chronic medical condition
Professionally, I have worked in medical social work, psychiatric, social work, school social work, and the criminal justice system. This vast experience lends itself to inform me of the various systems clients may be involved with but also has provided me with vast and varied experiences with which to provide direct knowledge when supporting developing social workers. I am passionate about the social work profession and the endless possibility the skill set allows the professional social worker to shift positions across their lifespan yet still remain in a position of making a positive impact in their professional practice.
LCSW achieved in 2000 and consistently a member of NASW Connecticut. Registered Play Therapy certification earned in 2019. Regular and requisite continuing education earned annually. Have provided supervision to both MSW students in field as well as LMSW level colleagues working towards licensure. Maintain records consistent with those required by the State of Connecticut. Provide safe and confidential space for discussion, feedback and case consultation.
Describe your current practice:
Private practice owner, Aimee Zagaja LCSW PLLC. Providing individual, group and family counseling in a private practice setting. Performing biopsychosocial and needs assessment during initial intake process, followed by initial diagnosis supported by DSM. Lifespan developmental stage consideration and psychoeducation provided to clients and families to support learning and understanding in the development and counseling process. Engaging clients in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Centered Play Therapy, Solution Focus Therapy, as well as Adlerian Play Therapy in the counseling sessions, setting goals, and measuring progress on a regular basis.
Where did you get your MSW?
Fordham University
What was your area of concentration?
Children, Families and Play Therapy
What continuing education activities have you been involved in during the past year?
Using Play and Family Play Therapy in Substance Use Disordered Families, Cultural Opportunities for working with Middle Eastern Families, Integrating Ethical Therapy Strategies in Minority Clients, Psychopharmacology with Personality Disorders, Playful Connections, What Kind of Play do you need, How to Help a Hurting Child; Grief and Loss, The power of Parents in Play Therapy, DACA recipients.
Supervision Fees:
$100.00 - $150.00
County:
Hartford
Address where the supervision will take place:
Rocky Hill or virtually
Email Aimee@aimeezagajalcsw.com
Website(if available):
http://aimeezagajalcsw.com