Specialties
Therapy
I offer a personalized and compassionate therapeutic approach tailored to each client’s unique needs. Whether you’re seeking support through a difficult time or looking to make meaningful changes in your life, my therapeutic style integrates evidence-based practices with a warm, empathetic demeanor to foster healing and growth.
Academic Difficulties
I work with children, adolescents, and young adults who are facing challenges in academic performance. Through a combination of psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions, I help clients address learning obstacles, motivation issues, and emotional stress related to school. By improving study habits, enhancing focus, and building resilience, students can unlock their academic potential.
Adolescence
Adolescence can be a tumultuous time marked by emotional, physical, and psychological changes. I specialize in helping teens navigate this critical phase by addressing identity issues, social pressures, emotional struggles, and academic concerns. My goal is to provide adolescents with tools for self-discovery, emotional regulation, and improved communication with their families.
Anxiety and Stress
Anxiety and stress can be debilitating, affecting every aspect of life. I help clients identify the sources of their anxiety and develop coping mechanisms to manage and reduce stress. By using evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness, I empower individuals to regain control over their lives.
Blended Families
Blended families face unique challenges, including adjusting to new family dynamics, parenting roles, and sibling relationships. I provide support to help family members navigate these transitions, improve communication, and foster strong, healthy relationships within the family unit.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is one of the most effective forms of therapy for a range of mental health issues. I utilize this evidence-based approach to help clients identify negative thought patterns and replace them with healthier, more constructive beliefs and behaviors. This therapy is especially effective for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Coping with Chronic Illness
Dealing with a chronic illness can take a toll not only on physical health but also on emotional well-being. I support clients who are managing chronic health conditions by providing coping strategies to reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance quality of life. This holistic approach addresses the psychological and emotional impact of living with long-term illness.
Couple Issues
Every relationship faces challenges, and I work with couples to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and deepen emotional intimacy. Whether dealing with specific relationship issues or looking to strengthen your connection, I offer strategies to help couples grow together and overcome obstacles.
Depression and Mood Disorders
Depression and mood disorders can profoundly affect daily life. I work with individuals to uncover the root causes of their depression and provide tools to manage their symptoms. My approach includes exploring thoughts, behaviors, and lifestyle factors that contribute to mood disturbances, offering a path toward emotional balance and healing.
Diet and Lifestyle
Our mental health is deeply connected to our physical well-being. I offer guidance on diet and lifestyle changes that can positively impact emotional health. This includes incorporating nutritional strategies, exercise, and other self-care practices to promote overall wellness.
Divorce
Divorce is a life-altering experience that can be emotionally overwhelming. I help individuals navigate the complex emotions associated with divorce, offering a safe space to process feelings of loss, anger, and confusion. Through therapeutic support, clients can begin to rebuild their lives with renewed confidence and clarity.
Existential Therapy
Existential therapy helps individuals explore life’s deeper questions—such as the meaning of existence, personal values, and the search for purpose. This therapy can be particularly helpful for those experiencing life transitions, crises of identity, or feelings of emptiness. Together, we explore what gives life meaning and how to live authentically.
Grief and Loss
The loss of a loved one can be one of life’s most difficult challenges. I provide compassionate grief counseling to help individuals process their loss, express their emotions, and find ways to honor their loved ones while moving forward with their lives.
Health Issues
Physical health issues often intersect with mental and emotional health. I offer therapeutic support for individuals facing health challenges, helping them cope with the emotional toll that illness can bring. This includes working through feelings of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty, while promoting emotional resilience.
Infertility
Infertility can be a deeply emotional and isolating experience. I offer specialized therapy for individuals and couples dealing with infertility, providing emotional support, coping strategies, and guidance through the emotional rollercoaster of infertility treatments and decisions.
Low Self-Esteem
Low self-esteem can affect all aspects of life, from relationships to career performance. I help clients rebuild their sense of self-worth by identifying and challenging negative beliefs, fostering self-compassion, and encouraging personal growth and empowerment.
Parent-Child Conflict
Parent-child relationships can be complex and fraught with tension, especially during adolescence. I work with both parents and children to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen the emotional bonds within the family.
Past Trauma
Unresolved trauma can manifest in various ways, including anxiety, depression, and difficulties in relationships. I provide a safe and supportive space for clients to process their trauma, offering therapeutic techniques that promote healing and recovery.
Women’s Issues
Women face unique challenges in today’s world, from balancing career and family to navigating societal pressures. I specialize in addressing issues that disproportionately affect women, including work-life balance, infertility, motherhood, and personal identity. My therapy focuses on empowering women to overcome these challenges and live fulfilling lives.
Assessment
Personality Tests
Personality assessments provide valuable insights into an individual’s strengths, weaknesses, and behavioral tendencies. These tests can be used to guide therapy, inform personal development, or help with career choices. I offer a range of personality tests to help clients better understand themselves and their patterns of behavior.
Evaluations for Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery is a significant decision, and psychological evaluations are often required before the procedure. I provide comprehensive assessments to determine a client’s readiness for surgery, helping them prepare emotionally and mentally for the life changes that come with this procedure.
Evaluations for Infertility Issues
Infertility treatments can be emotionally challenging, and psychological evaluations are often required before beginning certain procedures. I offer evaluations to assess emotional readiness, coping mechanisms, and provide ongoing support throughout the infertility treatment process.