My Approach To Counseling
I believe that people are diverse and that requires diverse therapy. For this reason, I have specialized in and have become a master clinician in the area of Anxiety Due to a Medical Condition, ADHD Testing and Executive Function Counseling, and Health and Wellness Living, including Bariatric Pre-Surgical Testing.
I am a solution-focused Health Psychologist. A solution focused approach is one that concentrates on finding solutions to help you reach your goals. This approach does require that you know what you need to improve your life, however, if you are not sure I can help you discover what you might need.
While length of therapy can vary for each person. My clients average between 10 - 12 session, depending on whether sessions are weekly or every other (or both).
I can also administer some psychological tests to gain objective information about how your brain works or how you think. And finally, I can use biofeedback, exposure, and many other techniques to help move you in the direction you want to go. I am certified in Neuro-Cognitive Therapy for Anxiety.
I use an eclectic approach to therapy, utilizing neuro-cognitive behavior therapy to help understand brain processes and patterns, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help create new skills, dialectical behavior informed therapy (DBT) which helps with interpersonal relationships and communication, and rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) to enhance emotion regulation. Additionally, I am a Gottman informed therapist for relationship discussions.
I am wellness and nutrition certified as well, so I can help you understand and focus on what a health and wellness approach to life looks like.
During therapy sessions, we will develop and work towards goals, as well as explore personal growth. Solution-focused therapy includes active and intentional time outside of therapy doing "home practice" where you are experimenting with new behaviors or techniques outside of sessions that reinforce change. I find that this style of therapy tends to work well for professionals at all levels.
I am licensed in Virginia, Florida, and Utah.