Treatment specialization includes:
- Depression and Anxiety - Utilizing CBT, I will bring you to a place where you are ready and able to make changes. I find my clients' most significant relief is when they don't hear me give the typical responses they have been accustomed to hearing. "You have so much to be happy about." or "don't worry." I will validate you. This is most helpful, because when you are dealing with anxiety and depression, you are often surrounded by family and friends with poor understanding of your struggles.
- Borderline Personality Disorder - I have training in DBT therapy and skills modules. Through an underlying premise of mindfulness, this model focuses on validation, tolerating uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, emotional regulation, and ultimately building a life worth living.
- Parenting Support - Being a parent is the hardest job ever! Sometimes it requires help and support. I help develop behavior plans with younger kids. Behavior plans and charts can sound so simple, but they require more than stickers on a chart. I will help you and your child identify the positive behaviors and the rewards that will motivate them. Sometimes it feels like they will be impossible to find, but we will. Parenting older children through a host of new stressors can require different skills. I can help your family learn these strategies.
- Children and Adolescents - I will play with your child so I may get to know your child. Most importantly, your child will play with me and get to know me. Through that play, we will then do the work of learning social skills, anger management, self control, etc. Similarly, with teenagers, I will get to know them and they will get to know me. I am patient when they are resistant and focus on building a therapeutic alliance with them. It does not take long for them to understand I am there for them and on their team. This alliance is key with all ages, from the very young to the very old.
In my practice, I work with my clients to reach their specific goals. All of my clients have different needs and therefore require a unique approach. I begin this with our very first contact. Whether your dealing with depression, anxiety, having a difficult time with your child or teen, or life is overwhelming with issues such as grief, work and career issues or stress, I will help create your own path to success.
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