What I Do.
In my therapeutic practice, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with elements of humanism/client-centered therapy. This personalized approach combines evidence-based strategies with compassionate, person-centered techniques. By emphasizing collaboration and empowerment, I tailor each session to suit your individual needs, fostering growth and positive change in your life journey.
“Our thoughts shape our world.” A short-term, goal-oriented psychotherapy treatment that takes a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving. Its goal is to change patterns of thinking or behavior that are behind people’s difficulties, and so change the way they feel.
This treatment modality is type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The main goals are to teach people how to live in the moment, cope healthily with stress, decrease reactivity, regulate emotions, and improve relationships with others.
Mindfulness is a method of becoming more aware of yourself and your environment. You notice your thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations in a nonjudgmental way. Mindfulness is always set in the present moment because that is the only time when you can consciously direct your awareness moment by moment. Mindfulness therapy, also called mindfulness-based therapy, is a type of psychotherapy that uses the practice of mindfulness to promote good mental and physical health.
Existential therapy is a positive psychology approach that seeks to uncover the meaning of existence and the stories that you tell yourself about your life. It looks at both the beauty and the fear that come along with being a human in this world, and the inherent limitations thereof, while seeking to uncover what makes life meaningful to you.
The aim of humanistic therapy is usually to help the client develop a stronger and healthier sense of self, also called self-actualization. Humanistic therapy attempts to teach clients that they have potential for self-fulfillment. This type of therapy is insight-based, meaning that the therapist attempts to provide the client with insights about their inner conflicts.
Client-Centered Therapy is focused on creating a therapeutic atmosphere in which the client feels accepted and therefore comfortable to work towards discovering the answers and solutions they have been looking for.
Explores unconscious conflicts and past experiences to gain insight into current behaviors and emotional patterns, often involving a strong therapeutic relationship.
Focuses on understanding and reshaping personal narratives to empower individuals to create positive change in their lives.
Emphasizes identifying and building on existing strengths and resources to create practical solutions to current problems.
Therapuetic Approaches.
CBT-i (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-insomnia) stands as the first-line treatment for all sleep-cycle disorders, offering a comprehensive and effective solution. Unlike pharmacological management, which may increase sleep quantity but often at the expense of sleep quality, CBT-i increases both quantity and quality of sleep.
Through CBT-i, we address the underlying thoughts, behaviors, and habits contributing to sleep disturbances. This therapy equips you with practical techniques to improve sleep hygiene, regulate your sleep-wake cycle, and manage racing thoughts or worries that may keep you awake at night. By restructuring negative beliefs about sleep and promoting relaxation, CBT-i fosters sustainable, long-term improvements in your sleep patterns.
Research consistently demonstrates the efficacy of CBT-i in alleviating insomnia and other sleep disorders. Not only does it help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer, but it also enhances the overall quality of your sleep. By teaching you skills to break the cycle of sleeplessness, CBT-i empowers you to take control of your sleep and reclaim restorative rest. Let's embark on this journey together towards better sleep and improved well-being.
CBT-i.
Difficulty Falling Asleep
Individuals who struggle to initiate sleep despite feeling tired may benefit from CBT-i techniques designed to promote relaxation and reduce pre-sleep arousal.
Early Morning Awakening
Individuals who consistently wake up earlier than desired and find it challenging to fall back asleep can benefit from CBT-i techniques aimed at resetting their sleep-wake cycle.
Sleep Onset Insomnia
People who experience prolonged periods of wakefulness before falling asleep can benefit from CBT-i interventions targeting maladaptive sleep behaviors and thought patterns.
Sleep Anxiety or Worry
People who experience anxiety or excessive worry about their sleep can benefit from cognitive restructuring techniques to challenge and modify unhelpful beliefs about sleep.
Frequent Nighttime Awakenings
People who wake up multiple times during the night and have difficulty returning to sleep can learn strategies to minimize sleep disruptions and improve sleep continuity.
Non-Restorative Sleep
Those who wake up feeling unrefreshed and fatigued despite getting adequate hours of sleep may benefit from addressing cognitive and behavioral factors contributing to poor sleep quality.
Irregular Sleep Schedule
Individuals with erratic sleep patterns, such as shift workers or those with irregular work hours, can benefit from establishing a consistent sleep schedule and implementing sleep hygiene practices.
Nightmares or Night Terrors
Individuals troubled by disturbing dreams or night terrors can benefit from CBT-i strategies that address underlying anxiety and arousal levels during sleep.
Emotional Support Animals.
What is an Emotional Support Animal?
An Emotional Support Animal (ESA) is an assistance animal that helps decrease the negative symptoms of mental or emotional disabilities, such as anxiety, depression, and so on.
Benefits of an ESA Letter for Housing
Feel improved self of well being, support, and decreased isolation. Have pet fees or deposits waived by landlords. Allow your ESA to live in housing with you, even if there are no-pet policies.
How can an ESA benefit me?
Benefits of an ESA Letter for Travel
These animals can be prescribed by a licensed mental health professional to support an individual's treatment plan. This official document, called an ESA Letter, confirms that the individual not only has a legitimate need for their support animal, but also entitles them to certain rights under federal laws.
Reduce feelings of travel anxiety, and improve sense of comfort while in transit with your ESA. Have airlines waive pet fees when traveling with your ESA. Allowance to fly with your ESA, even if there is a no pet policy.
** It is important to note that this is not a Service Animal clearance. While there can be similar needs and benefits of individuals who utilize these services, there are different federal regulations for service animals.
The Work is Worth It
Carl Rogers, Founder of Client-Based Therapy
"The good life is process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination."