individual therapy
I provide individual therapy to teens and adults. I focus on interpersonal connections - listening, comforting, and creating a healing environment that embodies trust in order to help create change. The environment will always be judgment free so that you can feel safe to bring your most personal issues into sessions. I have developed an eclectic, problem-solving approach, involving skill sets from different therapies. My focus is on using an approach that fits you and your concerns. I am an outcome-oriented therapist, who works with you to identify specific changes to be accomplished. All the while placing an emphasis on you learning to establish effective behavioral skills and a healthier mindset.
I am experienced in working with individuals, couples, and groups. I have helped people with a wide range of issues including but not limited to addiction, anxiety and depression, PSTD, communication difficulties, trauma, couples/relationship issues, social difficulties, self-esteem, and existential issues.
PERINATAL AND POSTPARTUM MENTAL HEALTH
I have advanced training in perinatal and postpartum mental health as this population is very important to me. I offer telehealth visits as well as in home visits for parents that find themselves unable to make it to the office. For those parents dealing with traumatic events surrounding their perinatal experience I offer EMDR, with a focus in perinatal mental health.
Common experiences…
Many new parents have some difficulty adjusting to the birth of a baby. During the first months with a newborn, it is normal to feel intensely focused on the baby. Many mothers describe feeling overwhelmed by the demands of an infant and worried about whether they are providing all the “right things” for their child. They may find important family relationships shifting suddenly—relationships with their spouse, their own parents, and older children begin to change unexpectedly. Many mothers say that they are surprised to feel sad and anxious after the birth. They worry that something is wrong with them for feeling this way. Mothers often have worries during pregnancy as well, and are concerned about how they will make these adjustments.
When pregnancy and/or childbirth is complicated…
If you had difficulty becoming pregnant, or had complications during pregnancy or childbirth, you are faced with some unexpected losses and challenges on top of the typical adjustments to a new baby. The transition to parenthood is one that cannot be faced without support. As parenthood can sometimes be a lonely and isolating experience it is important to reach out for help in order to help yourself and your family.