Hello there! Looking for a safe and supportive space to begin to untangle challenges you are facing? Are you looking to build resilience in the face of adversity? I'm Dr. Karunaratne, a bilingual (Spanish) licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years' experience in providing psychotherapy to adults. I believe in a collaborative approach when working with clients who are seeking evidence-based tools within a framework of support and validation. Evidence shows that a strong connection with a therapist is the single most important agent for change. To that end, my goal is to build strong rapport with clients and provide the opportunity to build coping skills to address issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I also enjoy working with clients struggling with attention deficit disorder in helping them to improve organization and time management.

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

The first session is an opportunity for you to discuss any concerns and together we will make a plan for how to proceed. I will guide you with questions, but mostly I want to give you the space to express yourself.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

My theoretical orientation is strongly rooted in Cognitive Behavior Therapy which has been shown to be an effective treatment for anxiety disorders, depression, adjustment disorders, behavior disorders, divorce and separation and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD). I am also a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) informed therapist which is highly effective in managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal skills.

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

I believe my greatest strength lies in my ability to establish rapport with clients by seeking understanding and conveying empathy.

About Addys Karunaratne, Ph.D.