My counseling style is warm and supportive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. You may find it helpful to know that I have had experience being the client in a counseling relationship so I know the worry about finding a good fit. I am a person who needs to know I can say anything to my therapist and not feel judged. I need to feel understood, validated, and able to be myself. If this is the kind of relationship you would like to have with your therapist too, then I think we will be a good match. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps toward change. If you are ready to take that step then I am here to support and empower you.
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Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy
(EMDR)
EMDR is a structured therapy that encourages the patient to focus briefly on the trauma memory while simultaneously experiencing a dual attention stimulus (typically eye movements), which is associated with a reduction in the vividness and emotion associated with the trauma memories.
02
Cognitive Behavioral/ Processing Therapy
(CBT/ CPT)
CBT/CPT is based on several core principles, including:
- Problems are based on faulty or unhelpful ways of thinking and/or unhelpful learned patterns.
- People suffering from psychological problems can learn better ways of coping with them, thereby relieving their symptoms and becoming more effective in their lives.
03
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
(PE)
Prolonged exposure teaches individuals to gradually approach their trauma-related memories, feelings, and situations. They presumably learn that trauma-related memories and cues are not dangerous and do not need to be avoided.
04
Hormone Replacement Therapy Evaluation & Gender Affirming Surgery Evaluation
These evaluations are available with letters to insurance, as needed.
05
PTSD Evaluation
Includes an interview and thorough evaluation for PTSD
06
Adult ADHD Evaluation & Therapy
Include thorough interview, self-report measures, and evaluation. Therapy for adult diagnosed ADHD is available as well.