SERVICES

 

Where Reflection Begins, Change Closely Follows

You’ve been stuck in a painful cycle of negative thinking and that’s made it difficult to accomplish an array of things-  your academics, your job, spending time with friends/family, enjoying your hobbies. Maybe you’ve even missed some opportunities. It’s understandable to feel hesitant about the structure of therapy, if you’ll do it the “right way”, if your struggles are “bad enough”, or if you even know what you’re looking for in a therapist. I hear you! 

The great news is you’re here already, and sometimes that’s the hardest part! Together we can discuss the kind of impact anxiety/stress, your self-esteem, and relationships have had in your life. I use a combination of therapeutic modalities for treatment, some of which include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). If these terms are unfamiliar to you, worry not! This is NORMAL. That’s what I’m here for!

 

Are We A Good Fit?

Finding the right therapist can be intimidating sometimes, and that’s understandable! That’s why knowing a therapist’s specialties can be helpful in reducing the uncertainty about whether or not they can effectively help you. Read along to discover more about what I specialize in….

  • Anxiety is characterized by excessive worry, and that can feel suffocating. It has the tendency to make you hypervigilant, tense, both tired and restless, and sometimes impacts your ability to complete day-to-day tasks (work, school, time with friends and family). This can happen for a variety of reasons, such as making life adjustments, work-related issues, relationships, friends, a stressful or traumatic experience, and your environment.

  • Self-esteem is made up of your worth and how you value yourself. It receives influence from a variety of places, including the opinions of others about you, social factors, life experiences, and comparison to others. It can often feel like it’s really difficult to build yourself up. Sometimes it’s hard to trust yourself due to the constant self-doubt. Low self-esteem can also play a significant role in the development of anxiety when ignored.

  • Relationships are made up of two or more people. This can include relationships with a romantic partner, relationships with family members, friendships, and even professional relationships. Although these are all different types of relationships, they share similar components: communication, connection, and respect, among many others. Working on a relationship, whether through individual therapy or couples therapy, can help you in processing difficulties in verbal or physical expression, boundary-setting, and learning about your needs and expectations.

 

Individual Counseling

Through utilizing evidence-based therapeutic interventions, I work with adults who are experiencing a variety of issues affected by their anxiety, self-esteem, and relational difficulties. This may include work stress, family relationships, intimate relationships, friendships, and issues with boundaries. Whether it’s one issue, or two, or five, we’ll work together to discover the parts of your life that have contributed to your current mental state.

Couples Counseling

It’s not unusual couples will experience a few rough patches through their relationship. There is often the assumption that the issues in your relationship aren’t “serious” enough to warrant couples therapy. The reality is relationships are a constant work in progress. Therefore, it’s important to make sure there is therapeutic work being done to both eliminate barriers to emotional connection, as well as prevent future ones from occurring.

 How Does Psychotherapy Work?

Complete the form on the Contact page. This will help give me insight on what your therapeutic needs are and to make sure this is something that fits within the psychotherapy work I do.

We’ll meet for session #1 where we’ll discuss various pieces of information regarding your history and background (only what you’re comfortable with) and what your current struggles are that brought you to therapy.

Following your first session, we’ll work together to figure out where you’re at mentally, establish what your primary needs are, and create a goal that feels realistic for your current situation.

We’ll decide together, based on your preference and my clinical recommendation, at what frequency ongoing sessions should occur (weekly, biweekly, etc.). To produce effective, long term results, consistency will be key in this step.