Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 16 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
I have worked at a hospital, community mental health center, group and private practice. I worked with people with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma and PTSD, addiction problems, minority/ identity and multicultural issues, life transition problems. Also, I worked with people with ADHD and developmental disorders. I understand that you would like to learn about your problems to change and navigate your life in a better way.
The first session is to develop trustful relationship with a client to make a safe therapeutic environment. In the first session, I will ask many questions about you regarding the emotional and behavioral problems, such as family background and relationships, childhood trauma, and experiences at school and work. Through the questions, I can understand your problems, make a diagnosis, and formulate your treatment plans.
I utilize integrated treatment methods, which is a uniquely organized method for each client's problem. I am also a EMDRIA certified therapist for EMDR therapy, which is a robust method for processing traumatic memories and/ or anxiety.
My ideal clients are people who are aware of their emotional and/or behavioral problems, wanting to change them in a better way. They would like to stop struggling with the problems. Also, I work with clients who want to learn new skills and self-monitoring methods. I usually give weekly homework assignments, with which clients practice new skills in everyday life.
You can understand how your emotions interact with your behaviors and thought patterns, learning self-monitoring skills. You become your own teacher.
Everyone has traumatic experiences. By processing traumatic memories, you can reduce emotional and physiological reactions.
By integrating multiple different treatment methods, we can create the best treatment method for a client with unique emotional problems.
DBT is an advanced treatment method of CBT, you learn self-monitoring skills, interpersonal skills, and emotion regulation skills to improve your quality of life.
Cultural background is a very important factor to understand a client. I understand cultural differences and trans-generational traumas, which affect your mental health and the relationships with family and a partner.