work to unravel your story as it relates to current symptoms. This usually involves approaching developmental stages of life, the effects on the brain, and how we can rewire these areas for more optimal functioning towards a peaceful and happier life
work to unravel your story as it relates to current symptoms. This usually involves approaching developmental stages of life, the effects on the brain, and how we can rewire these areas for more optimal functioning towards a peaceful and happier life
I tend to approach treatment from a biopsychosocial perspective, utilizing the neurobiology of the brain to connect more deeply with symptoms. This helps to educate clients while promoting deeper, more meaningful paths to healing.
I believe in empowering individuals to reflect on barriers in their lives, and uplifting the strengths they currently possess to overcome these barriers. Together we will analyze the changes you want to make, and the possible paths to get there!
I believe in empowering individuals to reflect on barriers in their lives, and uplifting the strengths they currently possess to overcome these barriers. Together we will analyze the changes you want to make, and the possible paths to get there!
I believe there is no one perfect approach towards therapy. We will collaborate to find the best path for you by highlighting your strengths, honoring the things you have survived, and creating realistic goals and steps for you to go out and try!
gain a deeper understanding of yourself! Work together will involve connecting the mind and body, so that your thoughts and feelings are easier to navigate and process. I like to integrate acceptance, mindfulness, and self-compassion.
gain a deeper understanding of yourself! Work together will involve connecting the mind and body, so that your thoughts and feelings are easier to navigate and process. I like to integrate acceptance, mindfulness, and self-compassion.
I am trained in trained in psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, trauma-informed, and third wave (mindfulness, acceptance-based) therapies, so I tailor treatment specifically to your unique needs and goals to make sure you are getting what you need.
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.
My goal is to help folks gain insight, learn new coping strategies, and increase their self-confidence, self-compassion, and self-advocacy. We will discuss your concerns through the lens of your identities, lived experiences, and unique contexts.
My goal is to help folks gain insight, learn new coping strategies, and increase their self-confidence, self-compassion, and self-advocacy. We will discuss your concerns through the lens of your identities, lived experiences, and unique contexts.
We will begin by building a solid foundation of trust and safety. From there, we will collaboratively set therapy goals which will guide the interventions and approaches utilized. I utilize an integrative and flexible approach to therapy.