Common themes and populations I work with
Self-worth and self-esteem
Body image
Perfectionism
Values exploration
Internal criticism
Guilt and shame
Burnout
Life transitions
Acculturation
Distressing memories and experiences
Grief & loss
Depression
Mindful-self compassion
Relational needs & boundaries
Relational beginnings and endings
Intimacy issues
Fertility challenges
Child-free individuals & couples
First-generation Americans
Third-culture individuals
Multicultural & multiracial couples
Areas of Expertise
Adult ADHD
Those who identify with ADHD are often highly creative, with an abundance of ideas, and big-picture connections. They can also struggle with managing their time, organizing daily life, and experiencing strong emotions. If any of these experiences resonate with you, therapy may help you:
Regulate strong emotions.
Develop effective time management and organizational skills.
Address behaviors such as procrastination and perfectionism.
Process the experiences and impact of ADHD on worthiness and self-esteem.
Anxiety
Feelings of anxiety, such as a pervasive sense of unease, worry, or racing thoughts, can be our body's SOS signal. It’s an invitation to explore what needs our attention. I will work with you holistically to identify the causes of your anxiety and the emotions you're experiencing as a result.
Mindfulness and CBT techniques to support you in feeling more grounded.
Emotion regulation skills to expand your window of tolerance to increase emotional resilience and resourcefulness under stress.
Integrating techniques into daily life.
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
We can't change the past, but we can change its impact on us. Often, past memories collide with our present experience causing emotional distress. Together, we will identify and reprocess current and foundational memories and help build new positive, adaptive memory networks. This will bring relief and resolution in the present, and resilience and hope for the future.
Identity Exploration
There are many factors that contribute to worthiness and self-esteem. Together we will clarify your self-concept timeline and illuminate the many facets of your authentic self.
Exploring your sense of meaning and belonging through clarifying values and beliefs.
Bring awareness to social conditioning around familial, societal, and generational forces.
Recognizing systems of oppression and their impact on the self.