Areas of Specialization

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an evidence-based treatment that addresses the unique needs of children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced traumatic events. It integrates trauma-sensitive interventions with cognitive behavioral, family, and humanistic principles.

Sand tray therapy is an expressive, non-verbal therapeutic approach that allows clients to create miniature scenes in a tray of sand. It is particularly useful for clients who have difficulty expressing emotions verbally, including children and trauma survivors.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a structured, goal-oriented psychotherapy that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. It is effective for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other mental health challenges.

EMDR is an evidence-based psychotherapy that helps people process and recover from traumatic experiences. It uses bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements) to help the brain process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact.

Multisystemic Therapy is an intensive, family-focused treatment that addresses the multiple factors contributing to serious behavioral problems in youth. It works across home, school, peer, and community settings to create lasting positive change.

A culturally sensitive approach recognizes and respects the role that culture plays in a client's worldview, values, and experiences. This approach ensures that therapy is relevant, respectful, and effective across diverse cultural backgrounds.

Strength-based therapy focuses on identifying and building upon a client's existing strengths, resources, and resilience rather than focusing solely on problems. It promotes empowerment and helps clients recognize their capacity for growth and change.

This approach centers the diverse identities and lived experiences of clients, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and socioeconomic background. It acknowledges systemic inequities and integrates multicultural perspectives into all aspects of the therapeutic relationship.