Start with what you need right now to feel better and safe. Then, we'll focus on more sustainable strategies to go forward. We'll work to understand how the past influences the present, and what would make the future more fulfilling and satisfying.
Start with what you need right now to feel better and safe. Then, we'll focus on more sustainable strategies to go forward. We'll work to understand how the past influences the present, and what would make the future more fulfilling and satisfying.
Your current coping may have helped you survive, "a way out of no way." We start with self-compassion and curiosity about what's not working for you. We'll focus on small positive actions and consider new perspectives.
Build a therapy space that allows you to fully be your magnificent self. My goal is to look at the often confusing messages and mistaken labels placed on us, so you can begin to see yourself through your own eyes.
Build a therapy space that allows you to fully be your magnificent self. My goal is to look at the often confusing messages and mistaken labels placed on us, so you can begin to see yourself through your own eyes.
I believe honest, respectful conversations create meaningful relationships. I do my best to keep an open mind, knowing that everyone experiences the world differently depending on lived experiences, identities, culture and ancestral knowledge.
Identify and address ineffective behavior patterns, better understand and tolerate emotions, heal relationships and foster a deeper understanding of self.
Identify and address ineffective behavior patterns, better understand and tolerate emotions, heal relationships and foster a deeper understanding of self.
I believe each person requires a unique approach! I pull on different modalities and interventions as needed. Included but not limited to: dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, emotion focused therapy and mindfulness.
Work as a team so you not only meet your therapy goals, but thrive while moving through life’s biggest challenges. We will explore the question, "Why am I the way I am?" and work towards changing any unhelpful behaviors.
Work as a team so you not only meet your therapy goals, but thrive while moving through life’s biggest challenges. We will explore the question, "Why am I the way I am?" and work towards changing any unhelpful behaviors.
I offer approaches such as ACT and CBT, which are talk therapies that teach coping skills for everyday life. Self-compassion is another powerful technique I offer where you can learn to treat your mind and body with kindness.
As a PMHNP, I aim for us to achieve medication minimalism and lifestyle optimization. We'll focus on using medication to target specific symptoms rather than just treating a diagnosis.
As a PMHNP, I aim for us to achieve medication minimalism and lifestyle optimization. We'll focus on using medication to target specific symptoms rather than just treating a diagnosis.
I have an emphasis on safe, effective, frequent medication and symptom management.