Life happens in unexpected ways. Whether adjusting to a sudden life change or a life transition that you knew was coming, you may be feeling emotionally overwhelmed and exhausted. Many people have found help by reaching out and working with a therapist. There is an opportunity to learn and grow from your experience. Maya Angelou says, “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” Making the choice to get help is a courageous step. I am here to provide a safe space and help guide you through the process of becoming stronger, braver, and more satisfied with life.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with many years of experience providing individual and group psychotherapy to those struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and addiction. My approach combines the most well researched psychotherapy (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with mindfulness, expressive arts activities, and positive psychology. I also embrace the use of modern technology. The image of laying on the couch while a therapist analyzes your life is a thing of the past. I work with clients more interactively and when they need it the most through text, live chat, and video. Clients enjoy being able to access my help virtually in a more responsive way than waiting for a scheduled in-person appointment. That means you get to ask questions and clarify what you are learning so you can practice the skills as situations arise in real-time.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Emptiness, Forgiveness, HIV / AIDS, Life purpose, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Shes awesome
Written on Aug 05, 2020 after therapy with Giovanna for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching,