My Specialties
Anxiety
I approach anxiety treatment using a combination of evidence-based methods and holistic techniques tailored to each individual. Through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I teach skills like mindfulness and emotional regulation to help clients manage overwhelming feelings. With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we challenge unhelpful thought patterns and develop healthier ways to interpret and respond to anxiety triggers. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) allows clients to process distressing memories quickly, reducing the emotional charge they hold. Finally, I integrate existential therapy techniques to help clients explore deeper questions about purpose, meaning, and values, empowering them to live authentically despite anxiety. This multifaceted approach promotes resilience, self-awareness, and lasting relief.
Depression
I take an integrative approach to treating depression, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to provide comprehensive care. With CBT, we identify and challenge negative thought patterns, replacing them with healthier, more balanced perspectives to improve mood and motivation. DBT adds skills like distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness to help clients manage intense emotions and build stronger relationships. ART facilitates rapid resolution of painful memories or experiences contributing to depression, often leading to profound emotional relief in just a few sessions. By combining these approaches, I help clients gain insight, build resilience, and rediscover hope.
ART Therapy for Trauma
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a groundbreaking, evidence-based approach I use to help clients process and overcome trauma as well as a wide range of other emotional and psychological challenges. ART works by harnessing the brain’s natural ability to reprocess distressing memories and sensations, often without the need for clients to verbally share every detail of their experiences.
Through guided eye movements and a focus on desensitizing triggers, ART helps clients to replace painful images and emotions with more empowering, positive perspectives. This approach is not only highly effective for trauma but also for anxiety, depression, phobias, and relationship struggles. In just a few sessions, ART often provides rapid relief, allowing clients to move forward with a renewed sense of clarity and peace.
It’s a powerful tool that adapts to individual needs, fostering transformation and healing in a safe and supportive space.
Premarital Counseling
As a certified facilitator of Prepare/Enrich, I specialize in guiding couples through premarital counseling that fosters a strong foundation for their marriage. Using the evidence-based Prepare/Enrich assessment, I help couples explore key areas such as communication, conflict resolution, financial management, and family dynamics. Together, we identify strengths, address potential growth areas, and develop personalized strategies to enhance relationship satisfaction and longevity. My goal is to provide couples with the tools and insights they need to build a thriving partnership rooted in mutual understanding and shared goals.
Anger Management
When treating anger management, my approach focuses on understanding the root causes of anger, identifying triggers, and equipping individuals with practical tools to manage and express emotions constructively. I emphasize self-awareness, teaching techniques like mindfulness, cognitive restructuring, and relaxation methods to help clients regulate their responses. Together, we work on improving communication skills and building healthier coping mechanisms, empowering individuals to resolve conflicts effectively and enhance their relationships. My goal is to foster emotional resilience and create sustainable, positive changes for a more balanced life.
Couples Counseling
In couples counseling, I integrate Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Method techniques to help partners rebuild connection, trust, and intimacy. Using EFT, I guide couples in identifying and addressing underlying emotional patterns, fostering a deeper understanding of each other’s needs and vulnerabilities. The Gottman Method adds practical, research-backed tools for improving communication, managing conflict, and strengthening friendship and fondness. Together, these approaches empower couples to break unhelpful cycles, nurture emotional bonds, and create lasting, meaningful relationships. My goal is to provide a compassionate, structured space for couples to rediscover and enhance their partnership.
Teenage and College Mental Health Counseling
I specializie in helping college students and teenagers navigate the challenges of depression, anxiety, stress, and self-image. Using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). I help young individuals build resilience, manage emotions, and develop healthier thought patterns to help navigate the many challenges teenagers and college students face.
Breakup and Divorce Recovery
Breakups and divorces can shatter your sense of self, leaving you overwhelmed by grief, anger, and confusion. Recovery requires not just time but intentional inner work to rebuild your emotional balance and rediscover your identity. Integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) provides a powerful approach for this healing journey.
IFS helps you explore the inner “parts” of yourself—like the protective, wounded, or critical voices—that emerge during emotional pain. By compassionately connecting with these parts, you can unburden past hurts and foster self-leadership. ACT complements this process by teaching you to embrace difficult feelings with openness, rather than avoidance, while anchoring to your values to create a fulfilling, meaningful life post-relationship.
Together, these approaches can transform heartbreak into an opportunity for profound growth, equipping you with the tools to move forward with clarity and resilience.