Aimee Khalifa
Aimee Khalifa
(she/her)
Welcome! I’m glad you stopped by. Reaching out to a therapist can be scary and you have taken the first step. I provide a safe, judgement-free space where my clients feel comfortable discussing what is on their mind be it depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, or life stressors/transitions and explore solutions that work for them, to relieve their symptoms and provide meaningful change. I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology, a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and over 30 years of experience in a variety of settings including outpatient mental health clinics, in-person private practice, subacute residential program, community outreach and case management.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
It is important to me that you are comfortable so in our first session, we will talk about what you hope to get out of therapy, past experiences with therapy that you did and did not find helpful, create an individualized care plan, and what works best for you for follow-up sessions as we work together in achieving your goals.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
During my career, I have worked with people from all walks of life, some in their darkest hour, and have been humbled by their courage and perseverance. I work from a place of empathy and the idea that people already have what they need inside them, it’s just a matter of finding those strengths and using them to find ways to make life better. I also believe life is about perspective and encourage my clients to consider looking at things of other points of view, so they don’t feel so stuck. Finally, I do not believe I have the right to judge anyone and work hard to ensure my clients feel safe to talk about what is on their mind. After 30+ years of practice, I don’t think there is much that can shock me.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I really enjoy working with people who are motivated to make changes in their lives, gain insight, improve their mental health and want to be the best version of themselves they can be. We will work through feelings of doubt, anxiety, fear, sadness, and whatever emotion comes along together.
About Aimee Khalifa
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT techniques to help my clients identify and develop positive coping skills, change unhealthy behavioral and thought patterns, and empower them to take an active role in their healing.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I utilize DBT techniques to help my clients build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and healthy self-care and interpersonal skills. By providing a safe, non-judgmental space clients learn ways to manage intense feelings and find a path forward that allows them to heal.
Eclectic
I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to treatment. I see each client as a unique, whole person and prefer to work collaboratively to build on their strengths. I am trained as a Systemic Family Therapist but as my practice has developed over the years, I have found value in pulling from other modalities to meet my clients needs including Gender Affirming therapy, Culturally Sensitive therapy, Compassion Focused Care, Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.