OFFERING IN-PERSON & CONFIDENTIAL ONLINE TELETHERAPY SESSIONS
~ Psychological Services ~
Psychological Consultation and Assessment
When beginning therapy for the first time, we start with an Initial Psychological Evaluation, also referred to as an assessment. The initial assessment is a necessary tool used toward helping an individual increase insight into personal strengths, as well as in identifying areas needing to be strengthened. Assessments may also include questionnaires, behavioral checklists, attachment inventories, temperament scales, emotional status evaluations, and clinical interviewing.
Assessments are utilized in setting Evidence-based treatment plans and in establishing specific therapy goals, which set the tone and the outline for therapy.
Treatment, Validation & Support with You in Mind
Have you found yourself stuck in unhealthy patterns of thinking, feeling, or behaving that make it difficult for you to make decisions or to experience the fulfillment that you seek? Have the patterns made it challenging to move forward in your personal, academic, or professional life? Do you ever have thoughts of "I have no one to turn to," or tell yourself, "Who would even understand what I'm going through?"
Too often people live on autopilot- distressed from work, school, relationships, or environmental pressures, hardly noticing what they think or how they feel anymore. Some people hardly notice their thoughts or feelings at all because of numbing, feeling too overwhelmed, or simply because of not knowing how to identify what they think and/or feel, finding themselves merely trying to function day by day.
Many of life’s events can affect you in ways that you had not expected. Struggling with any concern can leave you feeling overwhelmed and/or dissatisfied. Know this:
You are not alone.
I work with clients who face a broad range of concerns. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I provide support, guidance, specialized techniques, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies to address such concerns. Individual Therapy is conducted in a safe, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment in which your values and cultural needs are respected.
Areas of specialty include:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Empowerment issues
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General life stressors
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Grief and loss
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Life/role changes
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Peer relationship challenges
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Self-esteem issues
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Social/Cultural issues
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Stress management
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Trauma (Survivors of sexual assault/abuse)
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Women's issues (body image expectations, motherhood/single motherhood, inequality, role expectations, physical challenges unique to women)
If you find concerns getting in the way of how you function within your routine, then perhaps it’s time for you to consider addressing your concerns in Individual Therapy, where you get to focus on your needs at your pace and on ways to improve your mental and emotional health.
Therapy can assist with:
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Identifying and exploring areas of strength & of growth
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Processing current and relevant past experiences
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Setting healthier, attainable goals
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Promoting more productive personal habits
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Gaining insight to your responses and behaviors
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Identifying how to engage in healthier relationships
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Identifying and managing major stressors
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Identifying and tuning into your wants and needs
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Attaining a better understanding of yourself, your goals and values
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Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence
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Discovering new ways to solve problems in your relationships or environment
When you are ready to embark upon the unique journey to explore who you are, to increase self-awareness, and to work toward reaching your specific goals, I am here to help guide you.