Empowering You Through Personalized Therapy
A compassionate approach to mental well-being for individuals, families, and children.
What I Treat
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. Whether you're navigating past trauma, dealing with anxiety, or working through relationship struggles, I am here to provide compassionate, evidence-based support tailored to your unique needs.
I specialize in helping children, teens, and adults with:
PTSD & Trauma
Overcoming the impact of past experiences and building resilience.
Anxiety & Depression
Managing overwhelming thoughts and emotions for a calmer mind.
Family & Relationship Challenges
Strengthening connections and improving communication.
ADHD & Anger Management
Developing coping strategies for focus and impulse control.
How I Approach Healing & Growth
I use evidence-based therapy methods tailored to each client’s unique needs.
➖Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) ➖ Ecosystemic Family Therapy (EFT)➖ Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, time-limited psychotherapeutic approach that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress. The main premise of CBT is that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected, and that by altering negative thought patterns, individuals can improve their emotional well-being and behavior. CBT typically involves the use of homework assignments, self-monitoring, and skill-building to reinforce learning. It is usually delivered in a structured format, often over a series of sessions.
CBT is effective for a variety of mental health disorders, including but not limited to:
Depression: CBT helps individuals challenge negative thinking and develop healthier thought patterns.
Anxiety Disorders: This includes generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder. CBT techniques can reduce anxiety symptoms by addressing irrational fears and avoidance behaviors.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): CBT can help individuals process traumatic events and develop coping strategies.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): CBT, particularly exposure and response prevention, is a common treatment for OCD.
Eating Disorders: CBT can help address the underlying thought patterns that contribute to unhealthy eating behaviors.
Phobias: Gradual exposure to feared situations can be an effective CBT strategy.
Ecosystemic Family Therapy (EFT)
Ecosystemic Family Therapy (EFT) is a therapeutic approach that views individuals within the context of their family systems and broader social environments. This therapy recognizes that behaviors and issues are often influenced by the interactions within a family, as well as the impact of external systems such as schools, communities, and cultural factors. The goal of EFT is to improve family dynamics, communication, and relationships, ultimately promoting emotional well-being for all family members. Ecosystemic Family Therapy often involves the entire family in the therapeutic process, allowing for a comprehensive approach to understanding and addressing the issues at hand.
EFT is particularly effective for treating a variety of disorders and issues, including:
Behavioral Problems in Children and Adolescents: EFT can help address issues such as conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and other behavioral concerns by focusing on family dynamics and communication patterns.
Anxiety Disorders: By exploring family relationships and dynamics, EFT can help individuals manage anxiety and reduce stressors that may be contributing to their symptoms.
Depression: EFT can assist families in addressing underlying issues that may be contributing to an individual's depression, such as family conflict or lack of support.
Eating Disorders: Family dynamics often play a significant role in feeding issues and body image concerns, making EFT a useful approach for treatment.
Substance Use Disorders: EFT can be effective in addressing the family factors that contribute to addiction and promoting healthier family interactions.
Relationship Issues: EFT can help couples and families improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen their relationships.
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, directive counseling approach that aims to enhance an individual's motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence. It is based on the understanding that people are more likely to change when they feel understood and supported rather than pressured. MI involves empathetic listening, open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening, and summarizing, which help clients articulate their thoughts and feelings about change. The approach is particularly useful in settings where ambivalence about change is common, allowing individuals to find their intrinsic motivation for making healthier choices.
Motivational Interviewing is particularly effective for treating a variety of disorders and issues, including:
Substance Use Disorders: MI is widely used to help individuals explore their substance use and motivations for change, making it effective in addiction treatment.
Behavioral Health Issues: It can assist individuals dealing with mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety, by encouraging them to engage with the therapeutic process.
Chronic Illness Management: MI can support individuals in making lifestyle changes necessary for managing chronic conditions like diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.
Eating Disorders: MI can help individuals with eating disorders explore their feelings about food, body image, and the desire for change.
Adherence to Treatment: MI can improve adherence to treatment plans in various medical settings by motivating individuals to engage in their health care actively.
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