My therapy methods focus on discovering how your thoughts affect your behaviors and emotions. We will identify your positive traits and strengthen your insights to find growth, healing, and purpose. Finally, we can identify goals and outline a strategic plan to obtain your goals. I have over 10 years of experience providing individual therapy in various mental health settings including private counseling, community counseling, correctional counseling, and in-patient hospitalizations. I'm a...
Life can be a rollercoaster ride and there are times when we experience tough times or frustration. Managing those situations and emotions can be challenging. In life we are taught how to do many tasks and skills but when was the last time someone taught you how to deal with your emotions? My goal is to help you learn how to identify those emotions, learn how to cope and work through your problems to build your emotional toolbox. Sometimes we just need someone to talk to who will truly listen wi...
My non-traditional upbringing taught me sensitivity to every family’s situation. I have been in the social work field since 2004 and bring a wide variety of professional and personal experience to my practice. I am a provider best described as empathetic and dedicated, who makes appropriate use of my sense of humor. You can expect that I will seek to learn as much as you're willing to share and to creatively tailor your experience to best serve you. My versatility and knowledge make me a holisti...
You might struggle with a harsh inner critic, where anything less than perfection feels like failure, causing you to question your self-worth. This can lead to persistent feelings of guilt, shame, or inadequacy. The definition of success you inherited may not align with your desires, creating cognitive dissonance and internal conflict. You may have a path you want to follow for your life, but fear disappointing those around you, or you may struggle to define your goals at all. You deserve a ther...
With my training and experience I have found that the best work is done collaboratively with clients in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Sessions with me may include exploring values, reviewing core beliefs, increasing stress management techniques, and exploring positive communication skills. We’ll also explore expectations in relationships, attachment styles, and various coping skills. My goal for all my clients is to learn better ways to cope so that they can live a more well-balanced...
As a professional counselor, I'm dedicated to helping individuals find the power to change their life. My duty as the counselor is to develop a positive, judgment-free, supportive therapeutic relationship, as well as create a safe environment for clients to share comfortably and begin the healing process. I am able to help through using a variety of theoretical approaches and techniques that compliment the morals, values and beliefs held by clients, their partner/s, their children, and/or their ...
I specialize in working with college students and young adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, stress management, identity exploration, and adjustment to college life. My approach is client-centered and tailored to meet each individual’s unique needs, helping them to build resilience, develop coping strategies, and achieve personal growth. Whether you’re dealing with everyday stress or something more, I’m here to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore what’s on your mind. I’...
I would describe my therapeutic approach as empathetic, compassionate, non-judgmental, collaborative, and action-oriented. I find that the realization of change is important and that this process will include us working together and being invested in the therapeutic process. My extensive experience in the helping profession allows for a diversity of issues to be addressed. I often add, “Nothing is too big or too small, we will address it all.” From depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment issues,...
Therapy should be individualized for each client's needs. I use a variety of approaches to facilitate change including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, person-centered, EMDR, mindfulness, and solution-focused. I have worked as an educator, school counselor, adult substance abuse, and many other backgrounds and ages. 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 C...
I studied to become a therapist in order to advocate and work directly with people for change. In therapy, we do this together by looking at the main issue at hand. With gentleness, we address the context of the issue such as its history, the impact it's having, and the ways you'd like to see it changing. Approaches we can use are mindfulness and problem-solving. We utilize curiosity, reframing, and iterating to practice new ways of thinking and doing. As a Latina, I also appreciate how cult...
I have experience helping clients cope with addictions, relationship issues, motivation, self-esteem, identity, confidence, and depression. I work with couples to repair trust, improve communication, and strengthen emotional intimacy. I’ve provided counseling services in-home, in middle school, university, community healthcare clinics, and virtual private practice. My focus is providing a safe space for vulnerability, exploration, and building on your skills. Seeking a more fulfilling life takes...
I am a Christian therapist zealous about meeting people at the crossroads of life and helping them cross the road. I understand that each individual's journey is unique and aims to enhance your thought patterns to achieve your life and professional goals, providing skills tailored to your unique needs. I help clients explore their meaning-making process and value systems using an integrative approach—the life cycle, lived experiences, belief systems, professional insight, and worldview, inclu...
I consider myself a trauma-informed, mindfulness, cognitive-based, person-centered therapist. I strive to provide a safe space for clients to feel comfortable. Using EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) the client can identify their negative beliefs and process past traumas. I'm here to help my clients overcome their struggles and better manage their responses to life stressors. Using Mindfulness clients connect to their calm selves. They can tap into being intentional ab...
Hi, Are you the ‘good’ daughter/son, the ‘good’ wife/husband, or the ‘good’ mother/father? Does your life look amazing from the outside but feels less than okay on the inside? It’s important that you have the support of someone who sees and understands you and who can respond to what you are going through. I want to help you discover why you are feeling the way you are, and more importantly, teach you the tools to help move you away from suffering, and towards inner peace. As your therapist I wi...
Beginning counseling can be intimidating and frustrating. My goal is to meet you where you are and help you to feel more comfortable in a potentially uncomfortable environment. My approach is client-centered with a focus on helping you accomplish your goals as quickly as possible. I work with both couples and individuals to try and make tomorrow better than today and today better than yesterday. I would love the opportunity to work alongside you! I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernor...
Dr. Grabow’s approach to therapy is aimed at helping clients expand their capacity for well-being by exploring formative life experiences, focusing on how emotions are understood and managed, fostering mindfulness, and identifying values. She strives to develop a relationship with each client that is collaborative, authentic, whole-hearted, and empowering....
The go-to treatment modalities that I've found most helpful are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Talk Therapy, and Solutions-Focused Therapy. As a therapist, I believe in empathy. Unconditional positive regard is high on my list of priorities when interacting with clients of mine. I believe that we are all, more alike than different. I seek to rid stigmas and to do away with labels. We are greater, together! I seek to make therapy feel easy peasy! I take an eclectic approach when deali...
You're at a time in your life when you’re trying to make sense of who you are and where you fit into the world. It seems like there is a constant stream of major life decisions to make one right after the other. But, racing thoughts, brain fog, or ongoing sadness are making daily life difficult. It's a struggle to complete tasks and get through the day when you're overwhelmed or checked out. You want to enjoy your life, but depression, anxiety, ADHD, or past experiences are getting in the way. S...
Life can be challenging for anyone. At this time, you may be feeling anxious, not at your best, isolated, or lacking a sense of purpose. Life is a journey filled with experiences that challenge and validate our understandings of who we are and what we believe. Because each person's journey is unique, each person develops a unique perspective for engaging with, and understanding the world around them. My role in the therapy process is to facilitate a space where you feel supported, accepted, and ...
As an African American male therapist, I offer a culturally sensitive and inclusive space rooted in emotional intelligence and empathy. I believe in the power of self-awareness to navigate challenges. In sessions, I prioritize collaboration and affirmation, tailoring my approach to your unique needs. Drawing from a holistic perspective, I integrate evidence-based methods, considering cultural factors. My goal is to empower you, fostering resilience, emotional well-being, and meaningful conne...