As someone who grew up in unstable socio-political circumstances and as an immigrant, I have reinvented myself many times, and I can help you do the same. I am a fierce fighter for social justice and a supporter of oppressed people.
As someone who grew up in unstable socio-political circumstances and as an immigrant, I have reinvented myself many times, and I can help you do the same. I am a fierce fighter for social justice and a supporter of oppressed people.
I am a bilingual (English/Serbian, Bosnian, Croatian) therapist. I offer culturally informed therapy and acknowledge individual, intergenerational, historical, racial, and social trauma. These traumas are often at the root of modern human issues.
Together, we will explore patterns in your relationships, and work to establish relationships that are healthy, and meaningful. We will also explore unhealthy patterns keeping you stuck, and work to heal and resolve these issues.
Together, we will explore patterns in your relationships, and work to establish relationships that are healthy, and meaningful. We will also explore unhealthy patterns keeping you stuck, and work to heal and resolve these issues.
My approach is highly relational. When working with me you can expect to feel nurtured, validated, and heard. Deeply rooted patterns of behavior may also emerge. At this time I collaborate with you to develop coping resources, and healthy boundaries.
We utilize a cognitive behavioral approach to build awareness, coping skills, and a space to foster healthy habits for wellness. For diagnostic evaluations, a thorough review of needs, individualized battery, and recommendations is provided.
We utilize a cognitive behavioral approach to build awareness, coping skills, and a space to foster healthy habits for wellness. For diagnostic evaluations, a thorough review of needs, individualized battery, and recommendations is provided.
We have extensive training and experience which creates a unique skill set and passion for working with individuals to support needs around developmental delays, emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, trauma and coping skill development.
Together we will work on identifying the roots of traumas or maladaptive patterns, identifying and recognizing our own triggers, regulating our nervous system, and re-writing negative narratives that have held us back in creating a life we deserve.
Together we will work on identifying the roots of traumas or maladaptive patterns, identifying and recognizing our own triggers, regulating our nervous system, and re-writing negative narratives that have held us back in creating a life we deserve.
Working with me looks like honest, direct, and compassionate communication to establish a collaborative working partnership. I value the therapeutic relationship and believe it is the foundation for all the work we engage in together.
Start with goal setting, psychoeducation, and skill development, followed by further insight to facilitate self-exploration, understanding, and growth.
Start with goal setting, psychoeducation, and skill development, followed by further insight to facilitate self-exploration, understanding, and growth.
If talk therapy isn't working for you, we will be a great fit. I implement evidence-based treatments and provide my clients with skills to navigate their concerns outside of the therapy room. My approach will always be tailed to fit your exact needs.