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.
Develop a warm and safe therapeutic environment that will be a space for you process feelings and develop new coping skills. This is a space for self-exploration where you can practice cultivating present-moment awareness and self-compassion.
Develop a warm and safe therapeutic environment that will be a space for you process feelings and develop new coping skills. This is a space for self-exploration where you can practice cultivating present-moment awareness and self-compassion.
I work to differentiate my therapeutic approach based on the client's needs. This includes using a variety of modalities such as Dialectical Behavioral, Cognitive behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and humanistic therapies.
Together, we will explore your challenges, empowering you to embrace your strengths and values. I'll guide you towards resilience and deeper connections on your journey of self-discovery and healing.
Together, we will explore your challenges, empowering you to embrace your strengths and values. I'll guide you towards resilience and deeper connections on your journey of self-discovery and healing.
I empower clients, providing tools from the start. For instance, with couples, I use The Gottman Method to strengthen connection & communication, and for those recovering from trauma, I employ EMDR, promoting healing through bilateral stimulation.
Explore the interplay of past and present experiences, align the mind and body, harness radical self-compassion, and aim to live authentically in the here and now.
Explore the interplay of past and present experiences, align the mind and body, harness radical self-compassion, and aim to live authentically in the here and now.
I take a holistic and relational approach, grounded in the belief that healing necessitates connecting to the mind and body. During sessions, I gently encourage clients to practice embodiment by getting curious about their internal experiences.
Develop coping skills that can be useful both now and in the future. We will also work to identify negative thoughts, practice new skills, problem solve, and set goals so that you can fully live in the present moment.
Develop coping skills that can be useful both now and in the future. We will also work to identify negative thoughts, practice new skills, problem solve, and set goals so that you can fully live in the present moment.
An Integrative approach uses multiple approaches to help clients. In most cases, this means a combination of psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and humanistic therapies. The approach is flexible and based on the needs of the client.