Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Licette Sangiovanni. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Licette , so many exciting things to discuss, we can’t wait. Thanks for joining us and we appreciate you sharing your wisdom with our readers. So, maybe we can start by discussing optimism and where your optimism comes from?
My optimism comes from my personal and professional experience as a psychotherapist. Personally, through my faith, I have learned to embrace the natural rhythms of life. I learned that faith isn’t about expecting things to come easy, its about believing each challenge we face has a purpose and meaning. My faith has given me a sense to trust the unseen. Regardless of whether I am in a season of difficulty or uncertainty in life, leaning into optimistic thinking allows me to create space for growth, healing, and change. I truly believe that even during the most painful times in life, challenges hold meaning and optimism fosters possibilities for renewal.
As a psychotherapist, I utilize optimism as a therapeutic tool. Optimism provides my clients with a possibility of healing, change, and growth. Optimism is also a healthy way to reframe challenges and can be a helpful tool to regulate the nervous system. I believe optimism can foster resiliency, not by minimizing or ignoring our suffering, grief, and pain, but by helping people find meaning and purpose through these challenges.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida, and I work at the Relationship Institute of Palm Beach, located in Palm Beach, FL. I provide psychotherapy services to couples and individuals. In my work,I utilize traditional psychotherapies and experiential therapies. My treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and insight-oriented therapy. I hold training in Imago Level I and II, Gottman Level I, and I am Polyvagal Theory informed. I have helped clients explore and process through grief and loss, relationship difficulties, and traumatic life experiences. I am also a certified Prepare and Enrich Facilitator and provide pre-marital and marital counseling.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
The three most important qualities, skills, and areas of knowledge that were impactful in my journey are: being an active listener, fostering community, and embracing vulnerability.
1. Vulnerability is important because it cultivates genuine connection and it allows you to be in your authentic truth. Vulnerability provides the opportunity for growth and healing and it creates a space for self-awareness, reflection, emotional processing, which can move you towards making and maintaining authentic connections.
2. I truly believe being an active listener fosters growth, empathy, trust, and can deepen connections. When someone feels seen and heard, it creates safety and emotional regulation. Active listening is not just about hearing someone’s words, it’s about attuning to what they are sharing. Being open to receiving is an amazing way to foster and maintain connection.
3. Community offers a place for safety, connection, and a sense of belonging. Regardless of where you are in your journey, community is a space where you can feel seen, supported, and can navigate your challenges amongst people who can relate. These settings, can include social groups, therapeutic group settings, church, and your local community.
What was the most impactful thing your parents did for you?
My parents modeled a good work ethic which has made a positive impact in my life to this very day. From an early age, my father modeled to me the importance of arriving to work or a meeting fifteen minutes early for three big reasons: 1. Everyone’s time is important, 2. Showing up early is a reflection of my commitment, and 3. Not to rush, because rushing can make someone flustered/ overwhelmed. My mother modeled to me the importance of mannerisms. Regardless of someone’s demographic background, be kind, respectful and courteous to all. Their teachings have been very impactful to me in both a personal and professional capacity. I truly believe the values they instilled in me have impacted my relationships in a positive way.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.relationshipspb.com
- Other: Second website: https://www.beselffull.com/work-with-us
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