My Approach
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety and depression among college students and young adults. My clinical associates are available to support kids and teens (see pediatric services). Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) works by changing the way you think and act. How we think and act is how talk-therapy can change mood. CBT is an evidence-based (studied and proven effective) treatment that trains your brain to manage thoughts and behaviors.
In addition to CBT, I also use mindfulness meditation where it is appropriate. Mindfulness simply means being present in the moment without ruminating about what happened before or worrying about what will happen next.
In addition to CBT, I also use mindfulness meditation where it is appropriate. Mindfulness simply means being present in the moment without ruminating about what happened before or worrying about what will happen next.
Who I Serve
- Young adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and high-functioning autism
- Children and teens coping with medical illness, anxiety, and depression
Skills I Help Build
- Relaxation
- Reducing overthinking
- Noticing the positive
- Being active
- Kindness
- Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Living your values
My Process
My process is goal-oriented and evidence-based. I want to help young adults learn new habits to be able to get unstuck from overthinking and handle stress, anxiety, and depression on their own.
In our first meeting, we get to know each other and see if it feels like a good fit. We brainstorm concrete goals for our work together (usually ~3 months, but we will decide collaboratively what makes the most sense for you). We typically meet weekly for ~45-55m to work on these goals. Each session we will discover or learn something new and then decide how to practice it during the week. In this way, you do experiments to discover what works in your life. Once you feel we’ve met your goals and you are able to practice one or two new skills on your own, we usually choose to wrap up therapy unless new goals or life challenges have emerged.
In our first meeting, we get to know each other and see if it feels like a good fit. We brainstorm concrete goals for our work together (usually ~3 months, but we will decide collaboratively what makes the most sense for you). We typically meet weekly for ~45-55m to work on these goals. Each session we will discover or learn something new and then decide how to practice it during the week. In this way, you do experiments to discover what works in your life. Once you feel we’ve met your goals and you are able to practice one or two new skills on your own, we usually choose to wrap up therapy unless new goals or life challenges have emerged.
"It has been so helpful to know that I'm already doing things that can help...I don't necessarily need to learn new things, I can draw from my own experience. I feel like I have a purpose and a plan."
-Young adult client
