I am a licensed mental health provider in the state of New York. I work with clients with many concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I also help many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with dignity, respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, rational-emotive counseling, motivational, and solution-focused therapy.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, we'll start with brief introductions and then dive into your specific challenges. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Having worked with adults for the past 10 years, I've developed a tried-and-true playbook for helping you (a) identify the root cause of your challenges and (b) create a tailored plan that leads to measurable progress.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have extensive experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a foundational treatment method, particularly in addressing anxiety and depression. I use CBT to help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, develop more balanced ways of thinking, and implement practical strategies to manage their emotions and behaviors. In practice, I focus on collaboratively exploring the connections between a client's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. For example, I often guide clients through thought-challenging exercises, such as identifying cognitive distortions like catastrophizing or all-or-nothing thinking and replacing those thoughts with more constructive alternatives. Additionally, I use behavioral techniques, like exposure therapy for anxiety or activity scheduling for depression, to encourage actionable steps that align with their goals.