I am a therapist who specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and various techniques to help you learn the most practical and appropriate psychological skills that will enable you to move through the painful thoughts and uncomfortable feelings effectively. Instead of allowing anxiety or depression to overwhelm you, you can develop the coping skills to allow these feelings to come and go without reacting to them. My work is about helping you realize your true potential while learning to live to your potential.
In your first session with me, you can expect a welcoming, non- judgmental space where we'll take time to get to know each others. I'll begin by listening to your concerns and understanding the challenges you're facing. Together , we'll discuss your goals for therapy, whether that's managing anxiety, improving mood, addressing anger, or working through trauma. I will also provide education on how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works and how it can help you shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. We may start exploring some of the thoughts or emotions that are troubling you. The first session is about building trust, setting goals, and laying the groundwork for out work together.
I am reliable, dependable, and have a multicultural view which allows the client to be able to feel comfortable to working on their struggles while working on developing skills to promote a healthy mindset.
I am best positioned to serve clients who are navigating mood disorders, anxiety, anger management challenges, trauma and those within the LGBTQ+ community. I work and with individuals dealing with depression, generalized anxiety, panic disorders, and emotional regulation difficulties, helping them identify and reframe negative thought patterns and behaviors. Additionally, I offer support to those who have experienced trauma, guiding them through healing with empathy and trauma-informed strategies. I provide a safe, affirming space to explore issues related to identify, discrimination, and life transitions, helping clients build self-acceptance and resilience. My approach is collaborative, personalized, focused on fostering long-term mental well-practical tool manage emotions, reduce stress, and improve quality of life.
I take a human approach as well as use cognitive behavioral therapy to assist client to work on coping skills while using cognitive restructuring to identify and challenge distorted thinking patterns.