I specialize in individual therapy for adults (18-99), addressing a wide range of life challenges. For over 20 years, I have dedicated my career to serving others in the human services field. My work has allowed me to support a diverse range of individuals and communities, including the geriatric population, military families, active-duty members and veterans, those affected by incarceration and reentry, and people experiencing homelessness or systemic oppression. I also work with individuals and families navigating blended households, chronic illness, addiction, abuse, neglect, and complex relationship dynamics such as divorce, separation, and polyamorous partnerships. At the core of my practice is a commitment to helping clients find acceptance, develop insight, and create meaningful change in their lives. My areas of specialization include: • ADHD • Alcohol Use Disorder and Chronic Relapse • Anger Management and Emotional Regulation • Anxiety and Stress Management • Communication and Coping Skills • Chronic Illness and Life Transitions • Domestic Violence and Family Conflict • Grief and Loss • Racial Identity and Oppression Issues • Reentry and Reintegration After Incarceration • Self-Esteem and Personal Empowerment • Spirituality and Women’s Issues • Weight Management • Relationship Challenges, including Dating and Romance I aim to create an inclusive, empathetic, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel supported as they explore their strengths, challenges, and capacity for growth.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I begin by asking targeted questions about your background, current challenges, and therapy goals, creating a clear picture of what's going on. This efficient intake ensures we establish a strong foundation for your care right away. Hopefully, you'll feel heard in a supportive environment, leaving with initial insights and a personalized plan moving forward.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strength lies in guiding clients out of stagnation, helping them move forward by uncovering connections between current symptoms and past trauma. I meet clients exactly where they are, using clarifying questions to empower them in discovering their own answers and solutions to life's challenges. This collaborative, trauma-informed method fosters self-awareness and lasting progress. Clients often report breakthroughs in emotional regulation, self-esteem, and relational patterns, achieving tangible momentum toward their goals.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Ideal clients seek a compassionate listener who supports their journey toward meaningful change through active effort and open communication. If you're ready to invest in therapy, articulate your needs, and collaborate on solutions—whether addressing trauma, relationships, self-esteem, or life transitions. This mindset drives breakthroughs for motivated adults (18-99) facing addiction, anxiety, grief, or reentry challenges. Why It Works Those committed to the work often experience rapid progress in getting "unstuck," building coping skills, and fostering empowerment.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented approach I have utilized since graduate school to empower clients in managing anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral challenges. My Experience: With over 20 years in human services, I integrate CBT to help adults (18-99) identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns, linking symptoms to past experiences for lasting change. Approach and Results: Sessions focus on practical tools like cognitive restructuring and behavioral experiments, meeting clients where they are. This fosters self-efficacy, emotional regulation, and progress in areas like addiction recovery, self-esteem, and life transitions.
Strength-Based
Strengths-Based Therapy is a collaborative approach I have employed throughout my 20+ years in human services to empower clients by focusing on their inherent strengths, resilience, and resources rather than deficits. My Experience: This method complements my work with diverse adults (18-99), including veterans, those in reentry, and individuals navigating trauma, addiction, or life transitions, helping them build momentum from existing capabilities. Approach and Results: I meet clients where they are, using clarifying questions to uncover and amplify personal strengths, fostering self-awareness and practical solutions. Clients often achieve breakthroughs in self-esteem, coping skills, and forward movement, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a mindfulness-based approach I integrate into my practice to help clients accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions aligned with their values. My Experience: Over 20+ years serving adults (18-99) facing trauma, addiction, anxiety, or life transitions, I've used ACT to guide clients from feeling "stuck" toward purposeful living, especially in high-stress groups like veterans and reentry populations. Approach and Results: Sessions emphasize defusion techniques, present-moment awareness, and value-driven goal setting, meeting clients where they are with clarifying questions. This fosters emotional flexibility, resilience, and breakthroughs in self-esteem, relationships, and forward momentum.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Culturally sensitive therapy is an approach I weave into my practice to honor clients' cultural identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences, ensuring therapy feels relevant and affirming. My Experience Over 20+ years serving diverse adults (18-99)—including family members of veterans, those facing racial oppression, incarceration reentry, and polyamorous dynamics—I've used this method to bridge cultural gaps, uncover trauma links, and amplify strengths in contexts like military families and homelessness. Approach and Results I meet clients where they are with self-aware, adaptive questioning that respects their worldview, integrating elements like racial identity and spirituality into CBT, ACT, or strengths-based work. This builds trust, fosters empowerment, and drives breakthroughs in self-esteem, relationships, and forward momentum.
Grief Therapy
Grief therapy is a compassionate, individualized approach I use to guide clients through loss, helping them process emotions, rebuild meaning, and honor their unique journeys of mourning. My Experience With over 20 years supporting adults (18-99)—including veterans, geriatric clients, those in reentry, and families facing abuse or life transitions—I've helped countless individuals navigate grief from death, divorce, chronic illness, or systemic losses like incarceration and oppression. Approach and Results I meet clients where they are, blending strengths-based questioning, culturally sensitive awareness, and techniques from CBT or ACT to uncover trauma links and foster acceptance. This empowers forward movement, restoring self-esteem, coping skills, and relational connections while validating their pace.
9 ratings with written reviews
October 7, 2025
She was a very open minded person
July 22, 2025
I was emotional and nervous at the beginning of the session. Her humor made me feel more relaxed
June 26, 2025
Tova is wonderful - I honestly wish we had more than an hour. She listens, relates, interacts with you while "trying" to keep me on task for your initial meeting. I can't wait to see what the next meeting is like... I really hope she took some good notes! 10 out of 10 I do recommend