Specialties
I specialize in helping people, individually or in a group setting, become more effective within themselves, their families, and the community. I support individuals in their desire to feel more empowered and I do that by helping them find comfort and confidence. I provide individual and group services, specializing in treating adolescents, young adults, and women. I work with those trying to find help in the following areas: Trauma Victimization Stress Relationships and/or attachment Anxiety Mood or emotional disorders Behavioral disorders or concerns including; aggression, impulsivity, boundary issues, attention difficulties, conduct disorder Sleep disorders Performance anxiety Self esteem Social skills I primarily utilize a cognitive behavioral approach complemented by: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skill building Psychoanalytic and client-centered theories I find that these practices combined with the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) protocol are extremely effective.