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Why I Became A Clinican

 


Hi everyone! 

I'm Georgina, a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) with focus in trauma-informed care. My clinical journey began in Crisis Intervention Services, where I worked with individuals navigating acute emotional and mental health crises. Since then, I’ve gained experience across a wide range of settings, including adult and child residential treatment facilities, hospital Emergency Department care, and outpatient services- notably the Yale Child Study Center created program IICAPS (Intensive In-Home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services).

I specialize in treating individuals impacted by complex trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and the emotional toll of chronic illness. I have experience with co-occurring disorders, substance use, problematic sexual behaviors, and clients with histories of self-harm or suicidal behaviors.

I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI). In my individual and group therapy sessions I incorporate a range of evidence-based modalities tailored to each client’s needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, and Animal-Assisted Therapy.

That's my professional elevator speech. Now for my personal one. 

I became a clinician because I know firsthand what it’s like to navigate life’s biggest challenges without the support that therapy can offer. Growing up, I faced several experiences that would have deeply benefited from therapeutic guidance—being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 9, grieving significant losses at a young age, and coping with the emotional impact of my dad working in another country for most of my childhood.

Therapy was never an option, so my family and I were left to figure it all out on our own. My mum had to become an emotional anchor overnight—managing my emotional dysregulation, holding down a job, and caring for my brother, all without a roadmap. Watching her strength, and feeling the weight of what we all carried, shaped my understanding of just how critical it is for families to have support during difficult times.

I became a clinician because I wanted to be the person that I needed when I was a child. I wanted to support parents like mine—doing their absolute best under enormous pressure—and kids like my brother, who deserved someone to hold space for his story when everyone was focusing on me. That’s what drives my work every day.

I'm so excited to share my mental health tips and tools with you so make sure to stay up to date on posts! If you've got questions about therapy or mental health, feel free to comment below and for professional inquiries, please contact: georgina.m.lloyd@outlook.com

Until next time—be kind to your mind.
—The Therapist Diaries

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