Life often times brings us through situations that become complex based on the unique way we view the world. This complexity of thought emotions and preconceived notions form the manner in which we cope with or deal with life. This is especially true when dealing with addiction, anxiety, trauma, anger, depression, divorce; and those times our lives when things just don't seem right. Together we will create an awareness of you. Through this awareness the areas needing change will surface, it is then that the skills needed to implement the change you have chosen are developed.
I specialize in addiction, trauma and combat PTSD, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and depression. I feel that we are only able to react to situations based on learned responses, treatment is a way to develop new healthier responses. I draw from my training in many therapeutic modalities in treatment.
I speak understand and am culturally competent in Spanish. I have many years experience working with the adult Hispanic population. I have extensive knowledge of the cultural needs and requirements in treating depression, anxiety, Bipolar disorder and others.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Sex Addiction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy
CT LCSW 009093