Anxiety makes it nearly impossible to feel relaxed in your own body at times. A holistic approach to therapy can help you develop resources to reduce anxiety naturally. In our work, you will: develop self-awareness to be able to detect when your mind may be entering into unhelpful thinking patterns, learn strategies to regulate your central nervous system, prevent panic attacks/learn how to manage them effectively when they occur, and have a general understanding of the biological mechanism behind anxiety to be able to feel empowered and more in control.

Living through harmful childhood experiences with our primary caregivers can have a long-lasting impact on our adult relationships. These experiences could vary greatly and do not necessarily have to be categorized as abuse or neglect. For instance, having one or both of your parents failing to respond to your emotional needs as a child may lead to a diminished sense of self-worth. In this work, we will assess your “attachment style” to help you heal from past injuries and ultimately develop stronger and more secure relationships. We will spend some time discussing the neurobiology of attachment and the brain’s innate ability to reorganize itself in response to internal and external changes. We will practice appropriate corrective emotional experiences to achieve a more secure attachment style and develop more flexibility with yourself and others.

The good news is that we can heal from past traumatic wounds. My approach to trauma begins with the understanding that trauma is stored in the body and that using talk therapy alone is simply not sufficient to achieve healing. This means that our work will involve experiential exercises to release the stuck energy that never left your body following the traumatic event or series of events. This may include various regular practices that get us in our bodies, such as yoga, mindfulness, breath work, self-soothing, and adding a healthy structure to our lives.

This type of therapeutic approach recognizes that psychological and social development is not necessarily the same for people of different cultures and backgrounds. As an immigrant, I pride myself in being sensitive to, and comfortable with, cultural differences. My goal is to understand how your culture, beliefs, and practices impact how you perceive the struggles that you’re facing without imposing my own views or those of the majority American culture.

You don’t need to wait until you develop a dependency on a mood-altering substance to seek help; any adverse consequence experienced as a result of your use can be reason enough to talk to someone about how to prevent this behavior from escalating. Similarly, you may have recently completed more intensive treatment for addiction and find yourself in need of an outpatient therapist to help you maintain sobriety. Substance abuse does not happen in a vacuum and there is no one size-fits-all approach to the prevention and treatment of this disease. We will look at all the factors (people, places, things, and most importantly, YOU) to determine the approach that resonates with you and fits your style and personality.

You want to be happy and optimistic, but depression is keeping you from seeing the good. Holistic therapy can help you address the root causes of depression and bring more ease and joy into your life. With my help you will learn how to find your own voice within the often loud and negative mental chatter that is caused by depression. In building this awareness, you will then identify activities related to your values that you can engage in to increase social connection, meaning, and purpose.