Hello, I'm Anita, and I'm here to help you navigate the path to a healthier and more fulfilling life. I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work from San Diego State University and have experience working with individuals facing serious mental health and addiction issues. I understand that finding stability and peace can sometimes feel overwhelming, but together, we can explore the best ways to improve your mental health and addiction through therapy sessions that are centered on you and your unique needs. If you are ready to live a healthier life, I am available to meet with you. You can schedule your appointment by video or in-person sessions if you reside in the Columbus area of Ohio. My office is in Dublin, Ohio.
Clients will feel safe, experience empathy and be heard in a non-judgmental environment.
I believe that everyone has strengths. I help individuals acknowledge/identify their strengths and values to empower themselves and take control of their recovery. My approach is practical but positive, empathetic and non-judgmental.
I specialize in working with adults who experience mental health and addiction in many ways. I help clients who are dealing with symptoms of anxiety, depression and trauma and mild to moderate addictions to alcohol, marijuana and stimulants. I have experience treating clients who experience the confusion of addiction and mental health disorders occurring at the same time and who may also have experienced time spent in justice involved systems due to their disorders.
I use mindfulness skills to help clients manage their anxiety and depression. Clients learn/practice in session to monitor their attention, emotions and behaviors in a grounded and nonjudgmental way which can help them from "spiraling out of control."
I use DBT to help clients regulate their emotions by learning to process their emotions, feel comfortable addressing both wanted and unwanted emotions and learning what to do with an emotion.
I use CBT to help clients understand their thought processes, challenge their thoughts, identify problematic patterns and generate alternative thoughts. I also use a similar therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, to treat PTSD.