Why did you become a therapist, and what motivates you to continue?

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With 8 years of experience as an adult psychiatrist and Board Certification, I specialize in Reproductive Psychiatry and Integrative Women's Mental Health. As a Harvard-trained physician with a Master of Science in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University, I've had the privilege of delivering lectures for prestigious organizations like The American Psychiatric Association. My primary aim is to empower you to thrive, moving beyond mere day-to-day management. I am deeply committed to equipping you with the knowledge you need to make well-informed choices regarding your health. Within a female-centered approach, I provide medication management and psychotherapy, prioritizing your well-being at the core of our work together. I firmly believe that women deserve exceptional support and care from the onset of menses through menopause. Our collaboration is based on a partnership, and I am dedicated to ensuring you feel genuinely acknowledged, supported, and heard throughout your journey. Additionally, I am deeply passionate about social justice and the exploration of racial and maternal healthcare issues. A significant portion of my practice is devoted to assisting women of color in navigating the unique challenges they face while seeking top-quality, culturally sensitive medical care. As a reproductive psychiatrist, I possess extensive expertise and training to guide you through hormonally-driven life transitions with evidence-based care. My knowledge of integrative and holistic healthcare enables me to craft tailored treatment plans aimed at enhancing your overall well-being. My work has been prominently featured across a variety of platforms and publications, including renowned outlets such as CNN and the Journal of the American Medical Association. Your health and well-being are at the heart of everything I do, and I look forward to supporting you on your journey to better mental health and overall wellness.

I think everyone wants to have a purpose.  I find it quite inspiring when I see a client progressing, knowing I had a part in that.  This is what motivates be to continue—-to help where I can.

I offer a unique style—a blend of insight-oriented, practical problem solving and cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients achieve their goals.  

I started as a high school counsellor and loved it so much I decided to get my masters degree. I originally wanted to work with adoptions but the program I did for my masters was clinical therapy. And after two years of being in that program I loved practicing therapy. It was natural to me and I wanted to help people.   It is something I love and I think it shows in how I work with my clients. 

I specialize in OCD and anxiety disorders. I treat people with Trauma and Depression. I am EMDR trained and use ACT, DBT, and TF-CBT therapy. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation.  I would be happy to talk with you to see if we are a right fit. 

I became a therapist after doing my own therapy and experiencing that healing is possible. Seeing my clients improving motivates me to continue doing this work.

I speak English and Spanish. I work with children, teenagers, and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma. My focus is to help individuals heal and become aware of their inner strengths and resilience. I provide a safe space, listen to your concerns, and customize a treatment plan using several modalities that activate and integrate the whole brain. To best heal from challenging situations, you need to be connected to others. While working with parents and families, I focus on increasing attachment and connection so that you can be the parent you want.

My own therapy changed my life. I felt heard and was able to process and manage the ways in which trauma gaslights us into shame, guilt, and anxiety. I knew I wanted to help others experience the same.

Now scheduling in person and telehealth sessions. Help is available for symptoms of anxiety and depression, working through past trauma, managing perfectionism, improving communication with others, relationship concerns, navigating workplace dynamics and more. We specialize in complex trauma/CPTSD.

I love helping people to be a better version of themselves.

I am CBT trained clinician, but I use a few approaches and treatment modalities to achieve the optimal quality of services for my clients to include Motivational Interviewing, DBT, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness. I believe in recovery and know that therapy requires work. I will assign homework to my clients to cement the work we do together and to maintain active participation as therapy is a process. My therapeutic style is warm, interactive, and tailored to each client's need. I offer non-judgmental, person centered care. My client's goals for therapy is what is first and foremost. Therapy is a collaborative experience. I believe recovery is possible for everyone, but it is work. Partner with me and let me help you reach your optimal level of emotional and psychological performance.

After much prayer, I had several dreams where God asked me to be a counselor. Wherever I go, strangers gravitate, we talk, and they open up & tell me their trials, life stories & secrets. Then says, wow, I’ve never told anyone that.   I have a heart & love for people. I consider being a counselor an honor and privilege I take seriously. I am a great listener, an empath with unconditional positive regard. I am 100% for my clients with no judgment. 

I am a learner, INFJ, communicator kind, caring, fun, spur of the moment, empathic, great listener, whose friends don’t believe I am an introvert. I am obsessed with fall, rain, thunder, lightning & snow storms! I can life coach in all states.

When I was 14 years old, my best friend in school developed schizophrenia. Many kids were making fun of her, but I was by her side, trying to understand her illness and how I can help.

I use positive approach and help my clients with improving self esteem and reducing overthinking and anxiety. I was providing individual and couple therapy since 2006.

To better serve our community.

VISION We create a safe and open space for individuals AND families who have lost a loved one to homicide. We help cultivate healing and hope while allowing people to come as they are. MISSION We help individuals and families in our community as they navigate the grief of losing a loved one to homicide. We promote hope through individual and group counseling and are committed to making access to healing available to all by providing mental health services.

I started in the mental health field after struggling with my own self-awareness. I continue my practice because of the inspiration I receive from clients.

Hello. I am a person-centered therapist who likes to walk through this challenging step with you. In a supportive therapeutic setting, I help people safely process emotions and experiences and learn practical, strengths-based coping strategies and techniques for symptom management /reduction.