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Where We Meet
Where We Meet
I do both in-person and teletherapy sessions. Virtual sessions are conducted on a HIPAA compliant platform. Having the capacity to do virtual sessions allows flexibility when you can't make it to the office or perhaps, you're away at college. It’s OK to go back and forth between the two modalities, depending upon your schedule.
Who Attends:
Who Attends:
Therapy is structured around your needs and we can be very flexible. Sometimes, it’s just individual therapy. Other times, we may change the format. Family members or significant others are always welcome to join sessions for family therapy. If there is conflict within relationships, we can use our time together to work through issues and improve communication. In addition, I offer parent support and guidance so caregivers can learn how to best support their child. If other interventions such as psychological testing or medication are recommended, I will help you find a resource and can offer you some referrals.
"You can't go somewhere to be healed; you must go inward to be healed" --Nicole LePera
Therapy Modalities and Approach
Therapy Modalities and Approach
Generally speaking, I utilize a very cognitive/behavioral framework for understanding and treating psychological issues. This means we will spend time focusing and challenging negative, anxious, and self-defeating ways of thinking that have interfered with your life. Some problems, such as OCD, require more targeted interventions such as Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP). If you struggle with ADHD, we will discuss topics such as time management, procrastination, and how to get things done when you lack focus or motivation. In addition, I incorporate principles of mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, trauma focused therapy, and positive psychology (the science of happiness) in my work. Therapy is always centered around you and your needs. You’re in charge of what you bring to our sessions.
Common Concerns and Issues:
Common Concerns and Issues:
Anxiety and depression are frequent concerns and are often the catalyst for seeking additional support. Anxiety can manifest in lots of different ways such as social anxiety, fears and phobias, perfectionism, performance anxiety, and excessive/generalized worries. Depression is a mood disorder which can fall along a continuum--from low grade to severe symptoms including isolation, depressed mood, loss of interest in usual or pleasurable activities, excessive guilt, changes in sleep and appetite, or even suicidal thoughts. In adolescents, depression can often take the form of anger and excessive irritability. Other common issues include: Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, PTSD, grief and loss, trauma, change and transitions (e.g. parent divorce, change in schools, leaving home), stressful relationships, low self-esteem, and identity issues.
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Nelson Mandela
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Nelson Mandela
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