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Ardita Avdiu

Ardita Avdiu

(she/her)

LMHC
4 years of experience
Virtual

Are you feeling stuck, unempowered and have an overall sense of dread about your days to follow? Pain in life is inevitable, however you do not have to carry your burdens alone. I create a non-judgmental and empathic space for you to openly explore your thoughts and feelings while we work towards solutions together. I have worked with various populations and have a diverse background including people with trauma, anxiety, substance use, life transitions as well as families. I know firsthand how the stressors of life can make us feel full of fear and unable to gain clarity. If you are thinking about beginning therapy, I encourage you to take the first step towards taking care of you. I would be honored to work with you and help you reclaim your inner joy!

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions. Our work together is collaborative, and I would love to hear about your expectations for me as your therapist moving forward. We will discuss goals you have in mind or help you to come up with attainable goals for the start of your therapy journey.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Having worked with young adults and adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, substance use, and life transitions has given me a profound understanding of the impact these concerns have on our well-being. Having personally struggled to find meaning in life, I understand how challenging it feels to move forward with optimism and confidence in the face of hardship. I've learned through my personal experience and practice, the tools to help you identify the root cause of your issues and how to manage your symptoms to facilitate steady progress.

About Ardita Avdiu

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My treatment methods

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Utilizing DBT interventions helps with emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness and problem-solving skills. DBT interventions can help if you are struggling with addiction, depression and anxiety.

Psychodynamic

Utilizing psychodynamic interventions aids in understanding the connection between your relationship with care givers and the impact attachment has on your behaviors, thoughts and perceptions.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

CBT helps to understand the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Exploring core beliefs can help gain a greater understanding of how your beliefs are leading to maladaptive behaviors. CBT interventions can help shift these unwanted behaviors through learning more effective thought processes and coping skills.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Low mood, negative thoughts and stress can be managed using this treatment method in therapy. Mindfulness-Based therapy is used to promote good health, as well as treat depression and anxiety symptoms through a combination of cognitive methods and mindfulness meditations.