Why Therapy?
The real question is Why Not? We have all experienced broken hearts, unmet needs, internal sadness, and unhealthy ways of coping. Stepping into therapy is nothing to be ashamed of- it means you have awareness of your current state and have goals!
I remember my first time in therapy, I was in my mid twenties and had no idea what to expect. I walked in - nervous of the unknown - and talked about my relationship. My therapist was kind and comforting, and listened attentively, but because she practiced solution-focused therapy, our time together was limited.
While I got what I needed in that moment, I knew my exploration wasn't complete. I have returned to therapy on an "as needed basis," much like a tune-up to check myself on thoughts and behaviors. It has helped ground me through break-ups, parenting, depression, and life.
Therapy
Depression & Anxiety
Depression & Anxiety
Depression & Anxiety
Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, I am able to help you recover (or introduce) motivation, perspective, and joy. depression therapy anxiety counseling trauma therapist
Trauma & PTSD
Depression & Anxiety
Depression & Anxiety
Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. I can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing.
Online Services
Depression & Anxiety
Online Services
Therapy can be beneficial to adults and adolescents who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection, in all stages of life. Online sessions are held from the safety of your own home with a time that is convenient for you through our easy scheduling platform.
Therapy for teens
It's a joy to watch our children grow; to see them take leaps and develop their own unique personality. As caregivers and family, we marvel at their accomplishments and success. So when we see them struggle at home, school, or in the community, we too feel pain.
Working with children to overcome their hardships is one of my passions. Children are facing newer struggles and depression or anxiety are very real issues for our children.
As children do not have the developmental capacity to verbalize what they are experiencing internally, they often use behavior to express the difficult emotions they are experiencing.
Through therapy they learn to transform their unhealthy forms of expression into productive and appropriate communication styles. I employ age appropriate techniques that they can easily understand. Art and play therapy gives children a voice when they do not have the vocabulary or understanding to inform those they love what they need. Through art or play, they delve into a cathartic experience that opens the path to express their emotions, make behavioral changes, and improve their self-esteem.
I will walk through this journey with you and your family to improve the overall familial communication and to assure that you too are comfortable with the therapeutic process.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
As children, we learn from our environment and caregivers beliefs about who we are and what we are worth. In therapy we often learn that our confidence, attitude, or even choices in partners can be traced back to the beliefs we learned about ourselves in childhood.
Too often we grow into adulthood holding on to these irrational "core beliefs" and unknowingly allow them to lead our thoughts and behaviors. Therapy can assist in reviewing the thoughts and behaviors that often keep us stagnant.
The goal of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is to break down these maladaptive core beliefs and replace them with rational and healthy beliefs and behaviors. One might be surprised at how we can learn to expand our mindset, live in reality, and chose options that are more suitable for us.