Spanish. I provide all therapy services described below in both English and Spanish. I strive to be collaborative and curious about the unique experiences of all of my clients, and to provide respectful and culturally competent services to all those with whom I work.
Individuals. The demands of life are many and varied. Do you ever feel overwhelmed, tired, or checked out? Wish you could find more energy, peace, and contentment? Individual therapy can help you to gain a greater understanding of yourself, as well as of your family. This will help you to be more fully present in your life and decisions, allowing you to have greater joy and satisfaction both individually and in your relationships. I provide support to those suffering from depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD, as well as those in need of help with stress managment, unresolved grief, low self-esteem, difficulties being assertive, and perfectionism, among others. I also work with individuals with concerns about their relationships, including peer relations, parenting concerns, and family conflict. By gaining greater insight into one's past experiences, one may become more aware of patterns learned previously and thus have the ability to heal from prior experiences and choose a different course, creating freedom and change.
Couples. Do you find yourself wishing your relationship with your significant other was more satisfying? Do you wish you felt more connected and more safe with your partner? Do you find yourself having difficulties working through current and past conflicts, and consistently having the same fight over and over again? I can help you to overcome these challenges by helping you to better understand the relationship patterns in which you are stuck, and then supporting you to change these routines into a new type of interaction that will help you both to be more connected and more satisfied. You will be able to better understand your own feelings and reactions, as well as those of your partner. You and your partner will be able to develop compassion and understanding, and ultimately be able to heal from past insecurities that are underlying your current conflict. Healing and a healthy relationship are possible. Contact me to get on your way to the satisfying relationship you have been looking for.
Families. Many families face challenges as they pass through difficult experiences and adapt to the ever changing needs of family members while each grows and develops. This may lead to miscommunications that create distance and isolation, or conflict that drive a wedge between family members. Family members may find themselves spending more time than they would like trying to "get along" and less time connecting, supporting, and enjoying one another. Through family therapy I can help you to be able to find new ways of communicating and interacting with each other that will help you to connect on a deeper level and find more satisfaction in your relationships.
Children. Parenting can be an especially challenging task. The stress of trying to manage all of the demands of family life can drain parents and make it difficult for partners to find time for each other and to nurture their couple relationship. Finding effective ways to teach and guide your child, manage your child's difficult behaviors, and help your child to learn to express his or her emotions in an appropriate way can be overwhelming yet one of the most satisfying experiences of family life. Through family therapy, parenting support and coaching, as well as work with your child, I can help you to better understand your child, his or her behavior, and how you can create a secure connection by being consistent, calm, and compassionate. Through this secure connection you will be able to support your child in appropriately expressing his or her emotions, an ability that will reduce tantrums, conflict, and acting out behaviors, while creating a more peaceful home environment now, and preparing your child for success later in life.
Children. Parenting can be an especially challenging task. The stress of trying to manage all of the demands of family life can drain parents and make it difficult for partners to find time for each other and to nurture their couple relationship. Finding effective ways to teach and guide your child, manage your child's difficult behaviors, and help your child to learn to express his or her emotions in an appropriate way can be overwhelming yet one of the most satisfying experiences of family life. Through family therapy, parenting support and coaching, as well as work with your child, I can help you to better understand your child, his or her behavior, and how you can create a secure connection by being consistent, calm, and compassionate. Through this secure connection you will be able to support your child in appropriately expressing his or her emotions, an ability that will reduce tantrums, conflict, and acting out behaviors, while creating a more peaceful home environment now, and preparing your child for success later in life.
Adolescents. The period of adolescence brings unique challenges for parents and teens alike. While teenagers are seeking independence and developing their own thoughts and opinions, they often challenge parents who are striving to teach their adolescent how to make good decisions and keep them safe. It can be painful for parents to watch their adolescents make poor decisions and at times can be exhausting to try to prevent them from making mistakes. Power struggles, disrespect, conflict, discord, and disconnection can result, removing the parent from a position in which an adolescent will use them as a resource and support when they need help. Instead adolescents may turn to peers for advice, give in to peer pressure, and make poor decisions as a way to express their anger, frustration, and to rebel against the best efforts and best intentions of their parents. Through family therapy, I can help you to restore mutual respect and understanding to your relationship, exit the power struggle cycle that so many parents find themselves in, and clearly express and reinforce the rules that keep your adolescent safe, while encouraging increasing independence and responsibility.