I received my MS & PhD from the University of Miami, in Florida, with a major in Developmental/Pediatric Psychology, and am a Licensed Psychologist in the States of Florida since 1993 and the Illinois since1997. I specialize in addressing the needs and concerns of children, adolescents/young adults, and their famiies. My approach is eclectic and draws from several evidenced-based psycho-therapeutic approaches while integrating the mind-body connection of mindfulness throughout the exploration of your concerns and needs, and in providing you and/or your child with required self care to best assist you and them in building and increasing your window(s) of tolerance, always sensitive to addressing your, your child's, and your family's needs with warmth and compassion. SPECIALTIES Child/Adolescent Development and Behavior, Parenting issues/Parent Education, Post-Partum Learning Disabilities and Developmental Disabilities, Adoption and Foster Care , Attachment Issues , ADD/ADHD, Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , State Regulation, Family conflicts, Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depressed Mood, Trauma and abuse , Grief, Work/LIfe Balance/Career/Adjustment disorders/Coping with life changes. Years of Experience: 30
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I will look to you and your input frequently, to assure that I am addressing everything that is bothering you, to allow you to feel better, happier, and more empowered in your life.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Clinical approaches: Developmental Psychology/Developmental Therapy, Applied Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior-informed Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Compassion-focused Therapy, Solution-Focused-informed Therapy, Somatic/Sensorimotor-informed Therapy (SPT), Trauma-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment-informed Therapy (ACT), SERVICES OFFERED: LIVE/In-Person TeleMental Health / VIDEO SESSIONS LIVE MESSAGING CHAT PHONE Home VIsits for Children
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I feel my biggest strength is having an elclectic approach, based on your specific needs, as well as always incorporating an understanding of the Brain, Nervous System and Body in guiding you to understanding not only the emotions and thoughts each patient experiences but also the body somatic sensations and addressing these with evidenced-based interventions. Self-regulation, Co-regulation, Boundary Setting, and effective Communication to building effective Interactions when relating with others, are all included as Patients build skills to live their best life.