Build a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental, and empathic environment where we can work to help you develop healthy coping skills to allow you to overcome the obstacles in your life.
Build a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental, and empathic environment where we can work to help you develop healthy coping skills to allow you to overcome the obstacles in your life.
In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress.
I believe we are all resilient and can overcome obstacles to achieve the fulfillment we wish for ourselves. By searching this site, you have already taken the hardest step in this process which is to actively seek relief.
I believe we are all resilient and can overcome obstacles to achieve the fulfillment we wish for ourselves. By searching this site, you have already taken the hardest step in this process which is to actively seek relief.
My approach utilizes several evidence-based therapies and interventions from a range of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic-based therapy, Trauma-Induced therapy, Strength-Based therapy, Solution Focused
I first make sure you get to feel comfortable to discuss any topics in a judgement free environment. Topics include but not limited to: race, cultural adjustment, sexual orientation, gender identity, HIV+ issues, and spiritual beliefs.
I first make sure you get to feel comfortable to discuss any topics in a judgement free environment. Topics include but not limited to: race, cultural adjustment, sexual orientation, gender identity, HIV+ issues, and spiritual beliefs.
I have a background in performing arts and linguistic studies
unpack and process past trauma (childhood, intergenerational, racial), inner child healing, learn coping strategies, how to set healthy boundaries, improve relationship with yourself and with others, prevent burnout, gain self-compassion/acceptance
unpack and process past trauma (childhood, intergenerational, racial), inner child healing, learn coping strategies, how to set healthy boundaries, improve relationship with yourself and with others, prevent burnout, gain self-compassion/acceptance
I work from the inside out: learn to slow down, listen to your body's intuition, allow yourself to experience and express emotions, and become aware of your triggers and unhealthy patterns so you can come to a place of self-acceptance and compassion.
Practice feeling emotions with less overwhelm and more ease. Reconnect with the body to feel more present. Discover your needs and how to meet them. Heal from shame and cultivate self-compassion. Listen and honor the histories that have shaped you.
Practice feeling emotions with less overwhelm and more ease. Reconnect with the body to feel more present. Discover your needs and how to meet them. Heal from shame and cultivate self-compassion. Listen and honor the histories that have shaped you.
I practice Somatics, a body-mind approach that helps us slow down to pay attention to body experience to access more feeling, ease, and change. I integrate IFS, a form of therapy that invites us to befriend our parts to hear their stories and needs.