My Approach

I use Cognitive Behavioral, Humanistic Existential, and EMDR therapies in my work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues that span from therapy for depression and grief counseling to parenting support. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients' individual needs to help attain the personal growth they’re striving for. Other treatment specialties include:

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Parenting Support

• Work and Career Issues

• Stress Management

• Relationship Issues

• Life Transitions

• Gender Identity Issues

• LGBTQ+ Affirmative
   

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) aims to address dysfunctional emotions, behaviors and cognitions through a goal-oriented procedure in the present. Therapeutic techniques may include keeping a diary of significant events and associated feelings, thoughts and behaviors; questioning and testing beliefs that might be unhelpful and unrealistic; gradually facing activities which may have been avoided; and trying out new ways of behaving and reacting. 

Humanistic Existential therapy uses a holistic approach to therapy by looking at an individual's meaning, values, and human potential. This therapeutic approach stresses the notion that individuals are inherently good, and celebrates human strengths while simultaneously addressing universal limitations. 

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is designed to resolve unprocessed (or “stuck”) traumatic experiences and memories in the brain. When issues remain “stuck” even after traditional “talk” therapy, that often indicates that past trauma is at play in maintaining unhealthy behaviors, perspectives, and emotions. Unlike “talk” therapy, EMDR therapy does not require talking in detail about the distressing issue. Rather than focusing on changing emotions, thoughts, or behaviors, EMDR therapy allows the brain to resume its natural healing process so the client can continue moving toward self-actualization.