I would describe my therapy style as eclectic. I collaborate with my clients to develop a strong therapeutic alliance. A balance between empathy, connection, and compassion is my approach to working with my clients. I want them to trust me and consider our time to feel safe and calm. I have worked for adult inpatient addiction programs, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings specifically applying Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy strategies. In addit...
Navigating mental health challenges can feel overwhelming, especially in a world that often misunderstands or overlooks the struggles of individuals with conditions like bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder (BPD), ADHD, anxiety, and depression. My practice focuses on helping you build skills, resilience, and a deeper sense of self-worth so you can thrive. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I bring a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to care. Whether you're facing challen...
I specialize in working with individuals seeking improvement in their relationship with anxiety, stress, and self-care. I support clients in enhancing communication and boundary-setting skills, both in personal relationships and work-life balance. Together, we focus on increasing self-awareness of thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors, crafting routines, habits, and boundaries for a more balanced life. Interventions are tailored to help you achieve your treatment goals through practices such...
My direct client experience includes work with adult clients who have difficulty with mental health and substance abuse issues; individuals who have experienced a traumatic event in their lives; young adults who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis; individuals who suffer from severe and persistent mental illness such as Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder; and college students experiencing academic and personal concerns. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinic...
My therapeutic approach is client-centered, fostering a strong therapeutic relationship and a safe space for self-exploration. With extensive experience supporting individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds, I address a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, cultural concerns, life transitions, and millennial stressors. I tailor therapy to your unique needs, using an eclectic approach that integrates various evidence-based modalities. My goal is to e...
People I work with come to me feeling stuck - second-guessing every decision, replaying conversations in their heads, or feeling like they’ve lost touch with the version of themselves they want to be. Sometimes it’s a big life change, sometimes it’s a quiet, constant heaviness, and sometimes it’s the grief of losing someone - human or animal - who meant everything. My style is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in the belief that connection is one of the most powerful tools for healing. ...
I assist clients in developing self-awareness, balance, and acceptance using a holistic approach while encouraging change and an understanding of themselves and their environment and culture. Based on a client's therapeutic goals and needs, my aim is to help them gain a greater understanding of themselves and their values, identify problems and attitudes and behaviors which may contribute to those problems, explore alternative courses of action, develop coping skills, find their strengths, and f...
I have extensive expertise in helping clients with anxiety, depression, panic, relationship issues, fertility struggles, and postpartum depression. I use a positive, solution-focused approach with clients, based on the idea that they already possess many tools for self-healing and greater life satisfaction. Using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and Psychodynamic treatment depending on what the individual needs. I view treatment as a team approach with cli...
The focus is on what is of most importance to an individual. My clinical perspective is warm, genuine, non-judgmental, Strengths-based, and goal-oriented. I am focused on the here and now and I want to know what is important to you and how we can move you towards your mental wellness goals. Overall, I have diverse experiences revolving around my desire to continue to empower individuals to find their most authentic selves. I help my clients build greater self-awareness, distress tolerance, and i...
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We support undergraduate and graduate students who are feeling overwhelmed and want to make the most of their college experience. Our priority is to listen and provide a safe, reliable space for open conversations, self-discovery, and skill-building. Our clients leave our sessions feeling accomplished and empowered, both in their personal lives and within the therapy process, because they’ve found a therapist who truly understands them, helps them improve their well-being, and offers ongoing s...
I have extensive experience providing therapeutic services. However, the therapeutic relationship is of the utmost importance. Whether the patient improves hinges on that relationship. My goal is to provide client-centered care. I work in a collaborative manner with the client to identify specific goals and interventions in order to assist the client in making improvements. It is important to match the intervention with the needs of the client and be flexible in making adjustments. I believe ...
Together, we can explore what works best for you, and identify the areas in your life which you would like to change. I have 10 years of experience helping individuals, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral and Strengths-based approaches. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare an...
My journey into mental health care began with a pivotal moment early in my life—a summer working as a music teacher at camp. One of my young campers climbed onto a roof, threatening to jump, and I was there to talk him down. That moment changed everything for me. I realized that helping people through their struggles was more important to me than teaching music. From that day forward, I committed to understanding how to help people cope with life’s challenges and create lasting change. Over...
I believe most clients want to enjoy a life which includes meaning, balance, and solid relationships including with themselves. Self-understanding and self-compassion contribute to self-empowerment and a stable sense of well-being whether alone or with others. Feeling that your therapist "gets you" and likes you can make it safe to explore one's inner world and reflect on thoughts, emotions, default patterns and potential new behaviors. I draw on many approaches in counseling and trauma recov...
Looking for help managing emotions? I am here to help. Finding the right counselor can be challenging. It is something that should be done in a safe, non-judgmental environment that is individualized to meet your needs to help you feel validated and understood. I aim to help provide you with tools to use in combination with your strengths to improve your mental state. As a licensed social worker with over 14 years of experience, my work has extended from community centers, in-home therapy, and i...
At Rivia Mind, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality, evidence-based mental health care. We are a dedicated team of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and therapists committed to guiding individuals through their mental health journey with expertise and compassion. We offer psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy tailored to each person’s unique needs. Our diverse team ensures culturally competent care, and we prioritize accessibility by acceptin...
In the past 11 years, I have had the privilege of working with individuals and families in a therapeutic partnership. Making the decision to focus on oneself and start working with a therapist can be life-changing and I applaud you for taking the time to focus on yourself. Therapy can be enlightening and help create positive and lasting changes. But it can also be intimidating when starting this process. This is why the therapeutic relationship is so important. As a therapist, it is my goal to w...
I enjoy working with individuals in managing life challenges by identifying and building upon strengths to gain a greater sense of self and develop confidence. As a licensed professional counselor, I am passionate about increasing self-awareness, teaching mindfulness techniques, and providing a safe space. My goal is to provide a warm and non-judgmental environment to allow clients to feel safe and supported. I desire to meet you where you are in your life journey and assist you along the path t...
I have experience working with adults of all ages and walks of life who are suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, and anger management, as well as those struggling with behavioral or relationship difficulties. With empathy, compassion, and non-judgmental attention, I create a safe and welcoming space while enabling positive changes and helping you transform your difficulties with more ease and less stress. I draw from extensive training and experience to find the right combination of ...