My Sessions Are Informed By
CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, short-term psychotherapy focused on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. It helps individuals recognize distorted thinking, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and develop healthier coping strategies. CBT is evidence-based and effective for treating many conditions like anxiety, depression, and ADHD. It emphasizes practical skills for managing emotions, promoting lasting mental health improvements through self-awareness and behavioral change.
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a specialized form of cognitive-behavioral therapy designed to treat PTSD and trauma-related disorders. It helps individuals reframe negative thoughts about traumatic events, reducing distressing symptoms without having to share the details of their experience unless they want to. By addressing distorted beliefs and feelings of guilt or blame, CPT promotes healthier emotional processing and recovery. The therapy is structured and is effective in improving trauma-related mental health and quality of life.
CPT
Strengths Based
Strengths-Based Therapy focuses on identifying and leveraging an individual’s inherent strengths and resources to promote personal growth and resilience. Rather than concentrating on deficits or problems, this approach encourages clients to build on their positive traits, skills, and past successes. It fosters empowerment, self-efficacy, and confidence, helping individuals overcome challenges by focusing on their capabilities and potential, ultimately enhancing well-being and life satisfaction.
Mindfulness therapy focuses on cultivating present-moment awareness and acceptance of thoughts, emotions, and sensations without judgment. It helps individuals reduce stress, anxiety, and depression by encouraging a non-reactive approach to emotions. Through techniques like meditation and mindful breathing, individuals learn to observe their thoughts and feelings, fostering emotional regulation, clarity, and well-being. Mindfulness therapy promotes greater self-awareness and resilience in daily life.
Mindfulness
Trauma-Informed
Trauma-Informed Therapy focuses on understanding and recognizing the impact of trauma on an individual’s mental, emotional, and physical health. It creates a safe, supportive environment that avoids re-traumatization. By prioritizing trust, empowerment, and collaboration, this approach helps clients process traumatic experiences at their own pace. It emphasizes resilience, coping strategies, and self-awareness, facilitating healing while respecting the client's unique trauma history and needs.
Person-Centered
Person-Centered Therapy is a non-directive approach that emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness. It focuses on creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions. This therapy trusts that individuals have the capacity for self-awareness and personal growth, and it helps them find their own solutions, fostering self-acceptance, empowerment, and psychological well-being.
Diversity
Equity &
Inclusion
I am committed to fostering a therapeutic environment that embraces diversity, promotes equity, and encourages inclusion. I believe that healing and growth are most profound in spaces where every individual feels valued, respected, and understood.
I welcome clients of all backgrounds and identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, body size, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and socio-economic status. My practice recognizes the unique challenges and systemic barriers that many individuals face, especially those from marginalized communities, and I am dedicated to addressing these injustices within the therapeutic process.
I acknowledge the pervasive impacts of discrimination, such as racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of oppression. My work is rooted in the principles of cultural humility and a commitment to lifelong learning, which guides my efforts to continuously decolonize myself and my practice and promote social justice.
As part of my dedication to creating an inclusive and equitable space, I actively listen to feedback and strive to be held accountable in areas where I can grow. I believe that this ongoing journey benefits not only the therapeutic relationship but also contributes to a more just and compassionate world.
I aim to break down the barriers that limit healing, and I stand alongside you in creating a path toward well-being, equity, and empowerment.