If you could pick one movie or book that influenced your approach to therapy, what would it be and why?
Mans Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl. We all have the CHOICE, not matter how terrible the situation, in how we will respond to any given set of circumstances. It is how we choose to live that defines meaning for us. We are the author of our lives.
Specialties
Anxiety
Anxiety can mean nervousness, worry, or self-doubt. Anxiety disorder is a mental health disorder that entails excessive, repeated bouts of worry, anxiety, and/or fear.
Panic attacks & panic disorder
Panic attacks are acute conditions in which one experiences an intense bout of anxiety out of seemingly nowhere. This oftentimes stems from a perceived rather than actual threat. Symptoms may include heart palpitations, sweating, trembling, and shortness of breath. Panic disorder involves regular frequency of panic attacks (two or more) with a fear of experiencing more in the future.
Trauma
Trauma is the result of experiencing a perceived, extremely distressful event. Although the stress threshold for each person differs, meaning that each person considers and experiences trauma differently, it is an event that tops one’s threshold. It exceeds one’s ability to cope or emotionally process. Symptoms may include shock, anxiety, confusion, hopelessness, feeling disconnected, mood swings, nightmares, and intrusive thoughts.
General Expertise
Depression
Depression often causes people to feel sad, empty, or hopeless, and can cause a lack of interest in life. It can also affect a person's thinking patterns and physical health.
Anxiety
Anxiety can mean nervousness, worry, or self-doubt. Anxiety disorder is a mental health disorder that entails excessive, repeated bouts of worry, anxiety, and/or fear.
Careers
Designed to help people choose, change, or leave a career at any stage of life. Careers are often wrapped up in people’s perceived identity, therefore, any change can cause anxiety and/or depression.
Relationship Issues
Refers relationship issues with a partner or spouse. Can include issues related to relationship distress, relationship satisfaction, communication, intimacy, etc.
Social Anxiety
Social anxiety or social phobia is fear of social situations or a fear of interacting with people other than close friends and family. Social anxiety can be persistent, intense, and debilitating, greatly affecting daily life.
Clientele
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Strength Based Therapy
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Existential Therapy
Humanistic Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Positive Psychology
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Somatic Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Licensure
PA, LPC, PC013251
Education
Masters of Clinical Psychology, West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Work History
I received my Masters in Clinical Psychology from West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 2008 and have over 13 years experience working with a variety of individuals and conditions. My approach is person-centered; you are the expert on YOUR life. I use a positive, collaborative approach in my psychotherapy practice employing a variety of treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy( CBT), mindfulness based practices, solution focused therapy, inner-child work, trauma informed care, somatic therapies, existential and psychodynamic. I believe everyone is an individual with unique strengths as well as challenges.
Location
Remote Therapist, Phoenixville, 19460, PA