Areas of Expertise
Trauma - Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Is an evidenced based treatment model to assist children, adolescents, and adults in overcoming the negative effects of traumatic experiences. Triggers are signals that act as signs of possible danger, based on historical traumatic experiences and which lead to a set of emotional, physiological, and behavioral responses that arise in the service of survival and safety (e.g., sights, sounds, smells, touch).
Psychotherapy
Refers to techniques that help people change behaviors, thoughts, and emotions that cause them problems or distress. This is done through a wide range of techniques and strategies can be implemented. Almost all types of psychotherapy involve developing a therapeutic relationship, communicating and creating a dialogue, and working to overcome problematic thoughts or behaviors. By learning coping skills that can help you manage and conquer negative feelings and fears.
My Approach
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Interpersonal psychotherapy, which focuses on problems with your relationships with other people to improve how you relate to others, such as family, friends and co-workers.
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Supportive psychotherapy, which improves your ability to cope with stress and difficult situations.
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Be open and honest. Success depends on your willingness to share your thoughts, feelings and experiences. It also depends on whether you're willing to consider new insights, ideas and ways of doing things. If you hesitate to talk about certain issues because of painful emotions, embarrassment or fears about your therapist's reaction, let your therapist know.
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Working on emotional issues can be painful, and it may require hard work. You may need several sessions before you begin to improve. If you don't feel that you're benefiting from therapy after several sessions, talk to your therapist about it. You and your therapist may decide to make some changes or try a different approach that may be more effective.
