Whether discussing complex trauma, ingrained personality dynamics that may be holding us back or illnesses such as bipolar, schizophrenia, chronic depression or anxiety disorders, it is important to recognize and foster the personal will of the client to intercede alongside any treatment paradigm. I believe that most practitioners working with mental challenges recognize that resiliency and one’s willpower can be major contributors to a person’s recovery and stability within their psycho-social system. I feel it is important to diagnose the prominent symptoms as they may organize into a disorder, while also recognizing that these psychiatric disorders manifest differently in individuals and will require an individualized approach to recovery. I attempt to support the individual in their personalized treatment goals and approaches to wellness in so much that it is safe, effective and supported by clinical reasoning.