I don't believe in "mental illness": No one comes to therapy because has been too awesome. When we can identify the source of your pain and heal it, we can change your life. Everyone can get better. They just need to find the right therapist.
I don't believe in "mental illness": No one comes to therapy because has been too awesome. When we can identify the source of your pain and heal it, we can change your life. Everyone can get better. They just need to find the right therapist.
I have a down-to-earth style that is balanced by an ability to be direct when needed. Sometimes, people need more than reassurance and support in therapy. Sometimes they need someone to tell what they need to hear, even when it's tough.
After an evaluation, we will work together to meet your treatment goals using up-to-date clinical approaches. Good therapy is always focused on helping you better understand yourself and the changes you want to make. It is not about indoctrination.
After an evaluation, we will work together to meet your treatment goals using up-to-date clinical approaches. Good therapy is always focused on helping you better understand yourself and the changes you want to make. It is not about indoctrination.
I use contemporary psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral approaches to assess/treat many conditions including personality disorders (e.g., narcissistic; borderline), sleep disorders (e.g., insomnia), anxiety, depression, and more unusual conditions.
I look forward to the possibility of undertaking this profound work together.
I look forward to the possibility of undertaking this profound work together.
I have specialized and ongoing training in the Neuro-Affective Relational Model (NARM), a therapeutic technique that focuses on addressing attachment, relational, and developmental trauma (Complex PTSD).
work to understand your experiences, struggles, and strengths to collaborate in healing. What’s your story and how does it impact who you are?
work to understand your experiences, struggles, and strengths to collaborate in healing. What’s your story and how does it impact who you are?
I use a sociocultural and trauma-informed lens in my work with clients. My goal is to create a safe space for you to keep it real and explore who you are.
Identify the actual cause of unhealthy thinking patterns and behaviors as well as how to replace them with healthy skills and ways of thinking. We can also explore and resolve past traumas.
Identify the actual cause of unhealthy thinking patterns and behaviors as well as how to replace them with healthy skills and ways of thinking. We can also explore and resolve past traumas.
I help people process and reflect and I also specialize in helping people develop new skills that have proven to be effective. I go way beyond, "how was your week," and, "you're doing great, just keep it up!"