If you consistently experience sadness, anxiety, or struggle with relationship conflicts or negative habits, I'm here to support you. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can openly express yourself and work through your challenges. With 10 years of experience in various settings, including hospitals and private practice, I specialize in assisting individuals with mild to severe mental health challenges. Using a holistic approach, I explore different aspects of your life, such as relationships, occupation, nutrition, daily activities, and family history, to tailor my approach to your specific needs. I am qualified to diagnose serious psychiatric disorders and can provide medication therapy when necessary. I firmly believe that with support, we can strengthen our ability to heal and thrive in any circumstance.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our initial session, my primary aim is to listen attentively to you and create a safe and empathetic environment where you feel heard and understood. We'll explore the breadth of your challenges by discussing your history and symptoms, which will assist me in determining the most effective ways to support you. By the end of this session, you'll have a clear understanding of my therapeutic approach and how it can be beneficial in addressing your concerns. Essentially, you'll gain insight into the strategies and techniques we can utilize together to work through the issues you're facing.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
My expertise lies in treating mood disorders, trauma, ADHD, psychotic symptoms, and substance abuse. Trauma plays a significant role in mental illness and behavioral difficulties. I focus on helping both youth and adults recover from traumatic experiences. I am trained in somatic experiencing, trauma-focused CBT, and EMDR, an innovative technique for addressing specific traumatic events. My greatest strength lies in providing comfort and gentle guidance as we explore and make space for your pain, enabling the necessary healing to take place. This healing process can occur gradually or through significant breakthroughs. Our experiences of trauma often shape our thoughts and influence our decision-making, both positively and negatively. Recognizing that our current circumstances don't necessarily determine negative outcomes offers hope and encouragement.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Furthermore, I believe that suffering often holds hidden wisdom, revealing deeper truths about our experiences and helping us lead more fulfilling lives. By acknowledging and understanding this, we can find solace and growth amidst challenges.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I am focused on late adolescent to middle age patients struggling with acute or chronic psychological trauma-related behavior, emotional, and relational issues. I use psychoeducational, somatic, cognitive, behavioral, mindfulness, and EMDR techniques to help you develop a better understanding of your challenges and empower you to take action toward positive growth and development.