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Psychological Wellness

Many psychological conditions can be debilitating. However, they don’t have to be. I have successfully helped hundreds of clients recover from clinical depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and other traumas. Several of my past clients have reported having a negative internal dialogue. You know that negative voice in your head that tells you you’re not good enough or smart enough or lovable. This negativity is difficult to overcome, and it can hold you back from going after positive things in your life. Did you ever want to ask for a raise at work or ask someone out on a date, but stopped yourself because you feared they wouldn’t think you're worthy? Those thoughts are self-doubt and negative beliefs. I can help you replace that negativity with self-worth and confidence.

If you have suffered from trauma of any kind, you probably know it can leave deep emotional scars. It changes who you are and the person you were meant to be. Often times, survivors of childhood abuse report having low self-esteem, depressive symptoms, and anxiety. They frequently feel unable to trust themselves or other people close to them. Adults that were abused as children frequently report feeling unlovable and undeserving of healthy relationships.

As a Trauma Specialist, I have witnessed the sadness and hopelessness clients feel when they think about what they experienced. I have helped hundreds of clients work through their trauma. Clients have said they were so grateful they went to therapy because no matter how hard they tried, they couldn’t find a way to forget the past and feel better. That’s because trauma is something that needs to be worked through, not forgotten. I feel honored by the strength and courage of my clients because they were able to work through the pain and take their lives back. Contact me today if you are ready to say goodbye to whatever is holding you back!

Have you ever wondered if you are suffering from depression?

  • Feelings of sadness, anxiety, or emptiness

  • Feelings of irritability, frustration, or anger

  • Crying spells, feeling withdrawn or hopeless

  • Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, or low self esteem 

  • Loss of interest in formerly enjoyed activities

  • Decreased energy, fatigue, or insomnia

  • Difficulty with concentration or decision making

  • Suicidal thoughts

Do you worry anxiety is holding you back from your life?

  • Having difficulty controlling worry, panic

  • Feeling nervous, restless or trouble concentrating

  • Fear of dying or losing control

  • Having an increased heart rate

  • Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation)

  • Sweating, shaking, or stomach problems

  • Avoiding things that trigger anxiety, such as crowds/events

  • Fear of leaving familiar surroundings

Do you have obsessions, compulsions, or intrusive thoughts?

  • Fear of contamination, dirt or illness leading to excessive washing, cleaning, or avoidance

  • Constant doubting, difficulty tolerating uncertainty leading to excessive counting, checking or reassurance

  • Needing things to be organized, exact, or symmetrical leading to excessive preoccupation or distress

  • Aggressive or horrific unwanted thoughts, often times manifesting in fear of being a victim in a terrifying event, or committing a horrible event that you find disturbing

Are you struggling after being exposed to something traumatic?

  • Intrusive unwanted memories of the event

  • Vivid flashbacks or nightmares

  • Hypervigilance, exaggerated startle response

  • Negative view of self and the world

  • Insomnia

  • Avoiding reminders of the trauma

  • Feelings of anger, irritability, or indifference

  • Isolation, difficulty in trusting others

Do you have intense mood changes that impact your life?

  • Episodes of abnormally upbeat, euphoric mood, lack of need for sleep, racing thoughts, pressured speech, overly energetic, impulsivity, risky and uncharacteristic behavior, feelings of being invincible, grandiose sense of self, impatience, irritability, restlessness, or psychosis

  • Episodes of low energy, low motivation, loss of interest, fatigue, oversleeping or insomnia, feeling sad, tearful, hopeless, or empty, indecisiveness, inability to concentrate, lack of focus, or suicidal thoughts

Are you being triggered by unresolved past sexual abuse?

  • Reliving the trauma with flashbacks or nightmares

  • Problems with trust, relationships, or sexual issues

  • Hypervigilance, or disassociation

  • Self-destructive or high-risk behaviors

  • Feelings of worthlessness or low self esteem

  • Vulnerability to anxiety, depression, or addiction

  • Difficulty regulating emotions or intense anger

  • Feelings of guilt or shame

Treatment Modalities

I use many different therapy styles based on my client’s needs. Here are a few that I use:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

  • Solution Focused Therapy

  • Schema Therapy

  • Gottman Method

  • Trauma Focused Therapy

  • Mindfulness

  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)