Areas of Expertise
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
I am trained in Exposure and Response Prevention, the gold standard treatment modality for OCD. I teach my clients how OCD operates, equip my clients with tools and in collaboration with my clients design exposure work. We go at your own pace. I have seen great success in many clients!
Acceptance and Committment Therapy
I am trained in Acceptance and Committment Therapy which I utilize throughout all of my sessions whether focusing on anxiety, depression, grief or relationship struggles. ACT has grown out of the Cognitive Behavioral Model but brings a closer look at making valued based decisions and approaching ones struggles with self compassion and presence.
Parent Coaching
I have worked with many parents and families in support of creating more understanding, harmonious and positive interactions within the home. Often parents send their children to therapy, which certainly can be helpful, but much research has been done and found that parent and caregiver work has an even more significant role in creating lasting change at home. I utilize ACT, interpersonal nuerobiology, theraplay and CBT to support my caregiver clients.
My Approach
I have training in utilizing the evidenced based approach, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), to treat anxiety disorders, depression, parenting struggles and assist individuals with difficult life transitions. In addition, I am trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (E/RP) which is considered the gold standard for the treatment of OCD. I am experienced with utilizing child centered play therapy and love to enter into my young clients’ world’s through this creative means. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is woven throughout my sessions.
