Depression effects people differently and usually involves more than sadness. Symptoms include listlessness, hopelessness, helplessness, guilt, shame, irritability, lack of motivation, low self-worth, and negative self-talk. Therapy can help with symptom reduction and an improved quality of life.

Everyone experiences anxiety at times, and anxiety can serve a purpose, but sometimes it begins to interfere with daily life more than is necessary. Fear, worrying, overthinking, obsessing, compulsive behaviors, and physical symptoms are some of the ways anxiety can become debilitating.

Most people have experienced some degree of trauma throughout their life; it is how one copes with their experiences that determines the long-term effects. Processing traumatic experiences in a safe space and learning healthier ways to cope is a crucial element of healing and living a productive, fulfilled life.

Whether it be working toward healthy relationships, managing current relationships, or coping with the effects of past relationships, I believe interpersonal connections are a fundamental component to life satisfaction and well-being.

Addiction is less about the substance or behavior, and more about the emotional experience driving that behavior. I can assist with identifying these triggers and working toward the utilization of healthier coping mechanisms.

I welcome all genders, ethnicities, and sexual orientations. I am sensitive to multicultural concerns, the marginalization of minority populations, social issues, the immigrant experience, and varying acculturation within families.