My approach to therapy is tailored to your needs. I strive to create a safe, collaborative environment for the exploration of self and relationships, multicultural issues, the healing of past traumas/family issues, depression and stress management strategies. Over the past 20+ years, I have had extensive experience and training in multiple treatment modalities. I have also run extensive workshops and have taught clinicians how to apply mind-body stress reduction techniques.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During our initial session, I hope to get to know clients better--what they are looking for in a therapist, their goals for therapy and their background. I strive to create a safe space where it is clear that you will be a person I look forward to seeing. I will also outline the ways in which the client can work on their goals during the time in-between sessions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have over 20+ years of experience treating anxiety and related disorders, which I am interested in. I also have found great results in treating complex trauma, and ADHD in adults. Grief and mild Autism Spectrum Disorder are additional areas of interest and experience. I have worked in the university setting for 25 years and have a lot of experience with the graduate student population.
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Mind-body approach
When it comes to reducing anxiety, distress and burnout, the mind/body approaches can be quite effective. Throughout the past 20+ years I have run workshops as well have been integrating this approach into my sessions.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS can be helpful in getting to know and learning how to manage parts of yourself that may be overwhelming. This modality can be quite fun and playful as a therapeutic approach. I have been incorporating this approach for over ten years and have found it effective with anxiety, trauma and depression.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
My educational background is in cultural psychology. I am dedicated to serving multicultural and international populations, who make up a large portion of my caseload.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT has been shown to be effective with anxiety, worry, depression and ruminating thoughts. Together we can work through ways in which your thoughts, feelings and behaviors can be transformed so that you feel more empowered within you mind and your life.
Psychodynamic
Psychodynamic approaches can be life altering. It can be transformative, exploring ones past and how it influences relationships within the self and with others. I have been integrating this approach for over 20 years--especially as it relates to family trauma. Additionally, I utilize a relational approach which emphasizes growth through the therapeutic relationship.