I am a passionate psychotherapist that takes care and concern in supporting individuals navigating emotional turmoil. I specialize in treating diverse mental health concerns encompassing anxiety, stress, depression, mood dysregulation, self-love, self-harm, and addiction. As a grateful woman in recovery, I provide lived experience with knowledge and understanding to counsel those struggling with co-morbidities and dual diagnoses involving substance-use disorders. In my clinical work, I strive to create a supportive environment where clients can heal from past and present wounds, explore their potential, and feel empowered to overcome life’s challenges.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Attachment issues, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy
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