Dorette's journey to inner peice

My name is Dorette Greene. and I am the lead therapist and founder of Inner Piece Works. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, psychotherapist, Brooklyn native, and a lover of all things mental health. Inner Piece Works was founded to provide a much-needed service to anyone who is struggling to lead what I like to call a "piece-full" life. This practice is the culmination of a seed of an idea that was planted over 10 years ago!

After spending over five years working in the Social Service field, I was on the edge of being burnt out. While I loved working with clients and wanted to help as much as I could; I couldn't help but feel very ineffective. Navigating many of the systemic challenges my clients were facing was no small feat. What I always enjoyed about the work I was doing, however, was "counseling" my clients. I can't say what I was doing at that time was counseling; it was likely more akin to providing advice and guidance. However, something about connecting with my clients in that way has always felt right to me. Eventually, I decided to leave my job to pursue my Master's Degree with the intention of becoming a "counselor". Upon providing a 6-month resignation to my then program director we had a discussion about my plans. I told her my intention to become a counselor, she simply said "No Dorette, you're not going to be a counselor, you're going to be a therapist". It's hard to describe what that simple statement meant to me. It is the reason I've spent the past 10 years training and gaining direct clinical experience providing psychotherapy. In all the time I spent gaining this experience, and opening a practice of my own became my greatest goal.

With this practice, thoughtful consideration will be made to ensure that each client is engaged with the individual care and concern necessary to address their own unique set of challenges. I personally utilize several different evidence-based modalities including cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, as well as, psychodynamic therapy. I also utilize mindfulness practices as needed. Each client is provided with an individual approach to help meet their unique therapeutic needs.