My counseling approach is primarily one of empowerment: allowing your personal strengths to be nurtured and developed, while lessening psychological hindrances that may be damaging your quality of life. I am mindful of the whole person.
My counseling approach is primarily one of empowerment: allowing your personal strengths to be nurtured and developed, while lessening psychological hindrances that may be damaging your quality of life. I am mindful of the whole person.
I utilize mindfulness meditation, treating both substance-based & behavioral addictions, recovery from childhood & adult trauma experiences, anxiety & depressive disorders, relationship issues, bereavement, spiritual crises, & other life transitions.
During the sessions, we will explore the root of your feelings. We will practice suggested techniques.
During the sessions, we will explore the root of your feelings. We will practice suggested techniques.
I utilize from mindfulness, CBT, person centered, and energy techniques.
Talk as little or as much about 'what happened' as you feel comfortable with--healing can happen regardless of this! Usually, we try to manage daily symptoms (flashbacks, anxiety), and then move on to bigger themes of how the trauma has impacted you.
Talk as little or as much about 'what happened' as you feel comfortable with--healing can happen regardless of this! Usually, we try to manage daily symptoms (flashbacks, anxiety), and then move on to bigger themes of how the trauma has impacted you.
I tailor our work to fit your needs, and we go at your pace. I use EMDR with many clients, and have seen great results. We can also discuss the neurobiology of trauma to understand the science behind the symptoms.
My expertise includes mood disorders, depression, addictions, relationships issues, eating disorders, anxiety and panic symptoms. In addition to being a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I am also a certified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP).
My expertise includes mood disorders, depression, addictions, relationships issues, eating disorders, anxiety and panic symptoms. In addition to being a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I am also a certified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP).
With over 15 years of experience as a Psychologist, I have an eclectic approach to treatment, but tend to draw from relational and cognitive behavioral approaches in order to design a specialized treatment plan based on your unique needs.
Explore the concerns that are bringing you to therapy, and keep tabs on your progress to make sure we're on the same page in terms of your goals and how you're feeling.
Explore the concerns that are bringing you to therapy, and keep tabs on your progress to make sure we're on the same page in terms of your goals and how you're feeling.
I use evidence-based treatments, meaning treatments that have been backed by decades of research that show they work. I typically ask my clients to complete homework between sessions, knowing that they will get faster results.