Do you have a history of trauma and are currently struggling with symptoms of anxiety and depression? If your answer is “Yes,” it can be challenging to function adequately in the different areas of your life. In working with individuals throughout my career, I have heard that therapy could be daunting for many. However, I want to reassure you that therapy can benefit you at any stage in your life. I specialize in working with individuals with a history of trauma experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression.

My preferred therapy modalities are Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Solution Focused Therapy. I also received training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and often find it helpful when working with clients. My passion is to help clients find meaning in life and understand life events by searching for awareness and unraveling patterns in their emotions, thoughts, and belief systems, gaining insight into their current selves and what led them to be in the present moment. Once we unraveled the thoughts and identified the limiting beliefs, I like to find and implement strategies and techniques that would challenge those beliefs to promote new behaviors that will empower clients to live fulfilling lives. Although I have my preferences in therapy, I believe that everyone is unique in their way. My goal is to utilize a therapy technique that will best fit your personality and help you accomplish your treatment goals. Let’s determine if we are a good fit for each other so we can embark on this journey of self-reflection, empowerment, and behavior modification.

If we embark on this journey together, I want you to be confident that if you are going through a tough time of uncertainty in your life, I am here to support you. In addition, I want us to work together to find ways to enhance your life experience and accomplish your goal of feeling better and working on other areas of interest. I aim to create a therapeutic relationship where I will listen and help you process along the journey. I will meet you where you are at all times and when you are ready to work, I will provide you with tips and strategies that we will sort out to figure out which ones will be the most effective for you to implement in your life. It may take a few tries, but I am confident that we will find the one that will help you accomplish your goals and feel empowered.

I look forward to working with you.

Most people will experience trauma in their lifetime, whether it’s a car accident, abuse or neglect, the sudden death of a loved one, a violent criminal act, exposure to war violence, or a natural disaster.

Is anxiety taking over your life? Does it feel like you can’t control it, no matter how hard you try? When it comes to treating anxiety disorders, research shows that therapy is usually the most effective treatment option. That’s because therapy for anxiety – as opposed to anxiety medication – treats more than just the symptoms your body experiences.

Are you feeling sad, hopeless, isolated, and not your usual self?

Are you struggling with sleep and appetite disturbances?

Do you find it hard to believe that there is hope for a better future?

Have you lost much of the joy you once felt? Are you struggling in an abusive or toxic relationship? Do you have years of living with low self-worth/low self-esteem resulting in a less-than-desirable life?

For new moms, it can be upsetting and frightening to have feelings about motherhood that don’t seem “right.” 

What is EMDR Therapy?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for treating trauma. EMDR is a set of standardized protocols that incorporates elements from different treatment approaches.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a short-term, problem-focused form of behavioral treatment that helps people see the difference between beliefs, thoughts, and feelings and free them from unhelpful behavior patterns. CBT is grounded in the belief that a person’s perception of events – rather than the events themselves – determines how they will feel and act in response.

Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) is a short-term, goal-focused, evidence-based therapeutic approach that incorporates positive psychology principles and practices. It helps clients change by constructing solutions rather than focusing on problems.