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Kudos for taking the first, and sometimes the hardest step with your therapy journey to find a therapist that is a fit for you! I would feel honored to guide you on navigating life's ups and downs. My 22 years of experience with infants to older adults have given me opportunities to meet people at many stages of their lives. My niche is young adults and middle aged adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, major life transitions, romantic relationships and family conflicts. I am dedicated to equipping you with tools to overcome challenges.
In our first session, we'll begin with introductions, gather information, and discuss specific struggles you're facing. We will review or develop your goals together. Since therapy is a process, you can modify your goals along the way. A search for therapist is personal and it's important to find a good fit. I recognize that and I support your decision.
My greatest strength is the ability to empathize with people of many backgrounds. My open-mindedness and authenticity help people feel comfortable with sharing parts of themselves without being judged.
I believe everyone has the ability to make meaningful changes in their lives and can steer their own ship with effective tools and coping skills. My role is to support you in creating a fulfilling ife and building resiliency. Together, we will tailor your goals that are achieved by a strong desire to change.
I utilize CBT to counter distorted beliefs that negatively impact how you feel about yourself, your life, and others. Sometimes we are convinced that our "feelings" are facts however without all the information, we may jump to conclusions, have rigid ways of thinking, generalize, and expect the worse-case scenario. I wok with you to unlearn these unhealthful patterns of thinking.
Narrative Therapy empowers you to externalize your problems and rewrite your negative stories into optimistic and hopeful ones. Together, we develop new perspectives that promote a sense of agency.
Multicultural Therapy is rooted in appreciating your unique background that influences your worldview. I celebrate you and your culture-I want to learn about the richness of your experiences and struggles you face.
This is a collaborative approach in which we build on your existing strengths and identify measurable goals you'd like to reach so you do not stay stuck. Your past does not define your future.