Therapy Style and Values

Personalized: The joy of my job is getting to know my clients and creating treatment plans that integrate their cultural identities, personal values, and individual interests. I value working with my clients in a holistic way to create sustainable change in their lives rather than merely treating a diagnosis. My "style" is marked by compassion, fun, humor, and a down-to-earth attitude. 

Specialized: I primarily specialize in treatment for anxiety and OCD. However, I also provide evidence-based treatment for a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns (see specialties listed above). Because I value providing high-quality care within the scope of my expertise, I may not be the best fit for certain clients and conditions. I offer a free consultation appointment to help prospective clients determine if my practice is a good fit.  

Action-oriented: Anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns tend to trick us into acting in ways that maintain negative emotions and lead us to avoiding things that would make us feel better. This is why I take an action-oriented approach to helping clients develop skills to think and act differently in response to stressors. My goal is that my clients leave therapy equipped to cope with life's challenges and freely pursue things that bring them happiness. 

Coordinated Care: When indicated, I coordinate care with other health providers such as primary doctors or psychiatrists for medication management. For child and teen clients, I coordinate with school staff as needed to help support clients with social-emotional and academic functioning at school. Additionally, for child (and sometimes teen) clients, I require caregiver involvement in the therapy process. Sometimes this involves separate meetings with caregivers in addition to, or instead of, individual child/teen sessions. 

Based in Science: As a trained research scientist and clinical practitioner, the care I provide is firmly rooted in evidence-based treatments and principles. I regularly review new research findings, participate in continual education trainings, and consult with colleagues to ensure that I am offering the best care available.