What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“He is kind, and very understanding. We get along great because he gets where I’m coming from. He helps solve issues that are minor and helps to plan on ways to overcome them.”
More than 1 year ago
About Gerald Strickland
Focus areas
Anger Management
Mood Disorders
Stress Management
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Mood Swings
Worry
Mental Health Problem
Stress
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Trauma Focused
Person-Centered
Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Identity
Gender
MaleFaith
ChristianLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Gerald Strickland
My name is Gerald Strickland, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's in Social Work from Wayne State University. I provide client-centered, compassionate care using evidence-based treatment approaches to help people. I utilize cognitive behavioral techniques to reduce maladaptive behaviors and thinking patterns while enhancing adaptive functioning. My approach to therapy begins with building trust and rapport with the patient. I use motivational interviewing techniques to learn from the patient what they would like to work on. Together, we identify problems and create a treatment plan to address maladaptive behaviors.
Using a client-centered approach, I carefully identify distortions in thought and teach patients how to challenge these distortions, fostering better self-esteem based on self-honesty and introspection. I have spent most of my career working with anxious and depressed individuals and have experience with psychotic patients in inpatient settings. I also work with patients who have post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use disorders, and personality disorders. My experience spans various settings, including clinics, jails, prisons, hospitals, and, for the past three years, remote work via Zoom.
People often tell me I have a pleasant and calming voice. I modulate my tone depending on the topic and remain mindful of my body language. I strive to create a safe and comfortable environment for patients and am cautious when engaging in confrontation. I pay close attention to timing and patient readiness for change, assessing resilience, frustration tolerance, and motivation. I tune in to the patient's pace and constantly check in to ensure the interventions resonate with them.
I was drawn to psychotherapy and social work as a young person because of my passion for helping others.
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Popular visit reasons
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Irrational Fears / Phobias
Mental Health Problem
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Suicidal Tendencies
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Irrational Fears / Phobias
Mental Health Problem
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Wayne State University, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1053501106
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He understands how important my mental health is
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
He is kind, and very understanding. We get along great because he gets where I’m coming from. He helps solve issues that are minor and helps to plan on ways to overcome them.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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What practice does Gerald Strickland work with?
Gerald Strickland works with Rula Health - L.A. West.
What are common reasons for patients to see Gerald Strickland?
Gerald Strickland frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Gerald Strickland on their profile.
What languages does Gerald Strickland speak?
Gerald Strickland speaks English.