I am a doctorate level Psychologist with extensive experience. I have been in private practice working with individuals with a variety of conditions, ranging from simple anxieties and depressions to more serious issues, such as psychoses, more specialized areas such as cancer patients with end of life issues as well as eating disorders. In addition I was an Army Psychologist, with two tours in Iraq, working with post traumatic stress disorders. Other areas of trauma I had gained experience include domestic violence, where I worked with both abusers and abusees. My approach tends to be flexible since my experience has expanded my skills, insight and sensitivity. I have thus been able to adapt and work at the level of the client while addressing his/her needs. However I have given preference to cognitive behavior psychotherapy as an effective method of treatment where emotions and cognitions are explored. Their interaction and their impact on the individual can more efficiently be addressed in that fashion.
Perhaps my biggest asset after all is being said and done is my love and subsequent enthusiasm in working with people, helping them, seeing them grow and move on with their lives. One area I especially like to work is that of self esteem, as I believe that if the self esteem is healthy it more likely that issues by the the client can be more adequately addressed. I am looking forward to working and helping individuals with BetterHelp.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic Therapy
CA Psychologist 26472