Areas of Expertise
I am trained in evidence-based treatment approaches, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). You will learn easy-to-use strategies to help you feel better and increase your confidence in managing painful emotions.
Stress management
Life is full of stress and we need effective tools to not just survive, but thrive. Learning stress management tools helps us create a life we can feel good about. Increasing your coping skills leads to feeling more confident in tackling the challenges of life.
Anxiety
Understanding the root causes and triggers to anxiety is key to increasing our sense of safety and security. Understanding the powerful connection between thoughts and feelings leads us to exhibit more control over negative emotions. Learning emotion regulation skills can reduce anxiety and improve your confidence in managing your anxiety.
Depression
Feelings of depression are more common than most people realize. It comes in many forms: irritability, exhaustion, hopelessness, and lack of joy. Understanding where our depression stems from and our triggers is the beginning of increasing positive emotions and feeling better. Therapy can provide the support and connection that is often a necessary step in emerging from the overwhelming feelings of depression.
LGBTQ+
I welcome people from every gender, orientation and identity. Many people who identify as LGBTQ+ struggle with coming out to family and friends. Having the support of a therapist during this process can make a difference. For many different reasons people in the LGBTQ+ community suffer disproportionately from mental health illness. As your therapist I provide a safe space where you can feel free to be your authentic self, which is a crucial step to feeling better.
Parenting
As a parent, you often realize it is your circus and those are your monkeys. Parenting is not easy and sometimes we need help. If you’re feeling stuck as a parent, therapy can help. With time, trust and support you can build the relationship with your child that you both desire.
Alcohol & drug abuse
When drug or alcohol use becomes habitual and destructive it can have serious effects on your life and the lives of the people you love. Whether it’s you or someone you care about who is struggling, I can help you get the support you need and provide education and guidance on making healthy changes.
Adolescents & young adults
When young people struggle it can cause a great deal of pain for the entire family. Caregivers often feel helpless and overwhelmed with worry. Therapy can help adolescents learn to cope with the roller coaster of emotions that come with this stage of life while providing them with the support and guidance that is essential to making healthy decisions.
Couples & families
Relationships can be challenging at times. Understanding our wants and needs and being able to communicate them is a skill many people struggle with. Being able to listen to and understand others wants and needs can also be very difficult. Learning communication strategies and having a therapist guide difficult conversations can help. Couples and family therapy can help you develop and maintain healthy, fulfilling relationships.
“The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no one recipe for living that suits all cases.”