start with a thoughtful, comprehensive diagnostic process to make sure we understand your experience. We'll then select a treatment approach, and gently but strategically dismantle OCD, PTSD, insomnia, skin-picking, etc--all from the comfort of home.
start with a thoughtful, comprehensive diagnostic process to make sure we understand your experience. We'll then select a treatment approach, and gently but strategically dismantle OCD, PTSD, insomnia, skin-picking, etc--all from the comfort of home.
I specialize in offering new, evidence-based treatment options for OCD and related and co-occuring conditions that are more gentle and affirming than traditional approaches. These are friendly for neurodivergent folks and those with a trauma history.
Together we will address unhelpful patterns that are holding you back from the relationships you desire, and the person you want to be. We will address trauma history, family of origin patterns, and debilitating beliefs that have kept you stuck.
Together we will address unhelpful patterns that are holding you back from the relationships you desire, and the person you want to be. We will address trauma history, family of origin patterns, and debilitating beliefs that have kept you stuck.
Change is generally the goal when anyone starts therapy. Change and growth can be uncomfortable and painful at times. I am here to provide support along with direct, critical feedback to encourage growth and break through the cycle of stagnation.
discuss what is important to you. Broad themes often include alleviating/reducing unpleasant emotions, achieving goals, improving healthy communication, setting appropriate boundaries, exploring spirituality/faith, and gaining self-insight.
discuss what is important to you. Broad themes often include alleviating/reducing unpleasant emotions, achieving goals, improving healthy communication, setting appropriate boundaries, exploring spirituality/faith, and gaining self-insight.
I will genuinely be interested in you and how you want to progress. I wear many "hats" as a therapist (e.g., listener, coach, guide, problem-solver) and tailor my approach to what each client is hoping to obtain from therapy.
collaborate to address your goals in counseling which may include sensitive areas such as neurodiversity, religious concerns, sexual & gender identities, unwanted sexual behaviors, complex family relationships, or general mental health concerns.
collaborate to address your goals in counseling which may include sensitive areas such as neurodiversity, religious concerns, sexual & gender identities, unwanted sexual behaviors, complex family relationships, or general mental health concerns.
I specialize in offering short-term care designed to provide you with the skills, insights, and resources needed to begin making meaningful changes now instead of after months or years of therapy in a safe supportive therapeutic relationship.
Determine your values, related goals and changes you would like to make to live your life to the fullest. We will personalize the treatment approach based on your goals.
Determine your values, related goals and changes you would like to make to live your life to the fullest. We will personalize the treatment approach based on your goals.
I utilize cognitive-behavioral strategies integrated with acceptance and commitment therapy and exposure work. Treatment of OCD incorporates exposure and response prevention. I use limited virtual reality for some specific phobia exposure work.