Juli Torok
Life may feel out of control for you right now. You may be using unhealthy coping skills - like drinking too much, or over eating - and perhaps you are beating yourself up about it. You have no time or space to figure out how to do things differently and don't feel good about how your relationships are going. Recent events have really highlighted areas in your life that you need to make changes in but you feel stuck. Perhaps you are moving from crisis to crisis and the same cycle keeps repeating itself and you don't know why. Perhaps the ghosts of your past keep sabotaging your present. But there is help and a way out - you can do it! I am here to support your growth so you can clear your mind & come to the choices that are right for you. If you have trauma, addiction, hyper or hypo-arousal, I can help with these through a combination of somatic psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I will support you through your treatment for more severe mental health if needed.
I am able to distinguish between underlying causes of addiction, especially providing differential diagnoses for the mental health component.
The first step is to reach out for help and it takes real courage to do that. The second is to prioritize your own growth process no matter what else is going on in your life. None of us can do this alone, and choosing the right person to be by your side is critical. I hope I may get the chance to earn your trust and become that person.
First session
First session is mostly a getting to know you session to begin to build the therapeutic alliance. I will ask you questions so I can get a clear idea of your needs.
Strengths
I have worked most of my career in dual diagnosis settings, in multidisciplinary teams for clients with moderate to severe mental illness. I am able to distinguish between underlying causes of addictions, especially by providing differential diagnoses for the mental health component. I have also worked with older adults with co-occuring physical and mental health conditions and with young adults in early intervention for psychosis. I will suggest referrals to medication support if appropriate, provide person-centered therapy and can help people break out of the cycle of mental health episodes and addiction using cognitive behavioral relapse prevention strategies. I have specific training in the use of somatic psychotherapy for the treatment of trauma, which is a common co-occurring condition. I have also worked in residential treatment centers for teens and adults.
Ideal clients
I mostly work with women who have unresolved trauma that is affecting their relationship with themselves and others. I also work with men, women and teens who have underlying mental health conditions that cause unhelpful behaviors like numbing, checking out and addiction. I work with clients that have the following concerns: Anxiety Depression Trauma/Complex Trauma Mood Disorders Dual Diagnosis Co-occurring conditions Older Adults (60 and over) with co-occuring physical and mental health conditions
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Use routinely in therapy to manage thoughts/feelings, to problem solve and to learn skills
Somatic
Use to manage trauma symptoms through body based interventions and mindfulness.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- CaliforniaLicense 99228