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.
build skills in navigating systemic oppression, identity, trauma, relationships, mental health issues, chronic pain and self-esteem. We will work towards empowerment through building self-awareness, compassion and nourishing the mind body connection.
build skills in navigating systemic oppression, identity, trauma, relationships, mental health issues, chronic pain and self-esteem. We will work towards empowerment through building self-awareness, compassion and nourishing the mind body connection.
I approach therapy through a non-pathologizing, trauma-informed, and harm reduction lens and understand that the client is the expert of their own experience. I view the clinical relationship as a tool for healing.
Identify unhelpful thinking patterns/behaviors & transform them into workable solutions. Understand where anxiety comes from & overcome it. Clarify values/identity. Boost self-esteem. Achieve healthy work/life balance. Better navigate relationships.
Identify unhelpful thinking patterns/behaviors & transform them into workable solutions. Understand where anxiety comes from & overcome it. Clarify values/identity. Boost self-esteem. Achieve healthy work/life balance. Better navigate relationships.
We'll collaborate to customize a unique toolbox designed specifically for you & your needs. You'll feel relieved to finally resolve issues you've been struggling with for years, using creative expression & learning about yourself through a new lens.
Together, we'll figure out the root causes of your anxiety or stress and identify a path forward. I can teach you techniques to more effectively manage your difficulties so you can find peace and fully experience the joys of life.
Together, we'll figure out the root causes of your anxiety or stress and identify a path forward. I can teach you techniques to more effectively manage your difficulties so you can find peace and fully experience the joys of life.
My approach is client-centered, meaning that I will tailor an approach to meet your unique needs and support you in reaching your goals. I have a strengths-based perspective which guides me in helping you to build on your existing abilities.
Explore how your feelings and worries are affecting your mind and body. We will practice grounding & relaxing activities that will help you regulate your own emotions and have more control over your feelings and thoughts.
Explore how your feelings and worries are affecting your mind and body. We will practice grounding & relaxing activities that will help you regulate your own emotions and have more control over your feelings and thoughts.
I am a certified trauma-sensitive therapist trained in several mind-body approaches that can help you gain new insights into your feelings and behaviors. Including, helping you with learning new skills to retrain your brain and cope with stress.