Expertise

Clinical Theories

I draw from a variety of clinical theories that are strength and evidence based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Areas of experience

Depression

Situational Depression, Chronic Depression, Complicated Grief

Anxiety

Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Performance Anxiety, Panic Attacks

Self Acceptance

Self-esteem, Self-compassion, Perfectionism, Boundary Setting, Assertiveness

Self-Injury

Cutting, Burning, Hair Pulling

Body Image Issues

Body Dysmorphia, Eating Disorders

School Issues

Learning Difficulties, Bullying,

Low Motivation, Truancy

Life Transitions

Leaving Home, Independent Living, College Life, Marriage, Divorce, Relocation, Job Change, Birth of Child, Life After Childbirth

Relationship Issues

Parent-Child, Partner, Peer, Family Relationships

Trauma

PTSD, Recent Trauma (auto accident, traumatic loss), Childhood Trauma (neglect, physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, adult children of alcoholics)