Therapists » Marriage & Family Therapist
My goal is to empower people to live more freely, making choices reflecting the life they truly want rather than one constrained by anxiety. I specialize in helping people with anxiety-related disorders such as OCD, Social Anxiety, Phobias, and anxiety-related food disorders respond differently to the physical sensations of anxiety, create distance from persistent thoughts, and reconnect to the present moment. After developing a treatment protocol at the Intensive Program level that was the first in the nation to integrate mindfulness-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ("ACT") with Exposure Therapy in the treatment of OCD, I am continuing that work in private practice. Before we start any exposure to anxiety-provoking situations, we’ll first build a strong foundation to help you experience anxiety in a new way. Many people find that having this foundation makes it much easier to face challenging situations. As you encounter different scenarios, we’ll continue to refine these skills together.
Qualifications: | University of San Francisco |
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Academic Suffixes: | MA, MFT |
Expertise: | Anxiety, Body Positivity, Chronic Impulsivity, Chronic Pain, Coping Skills, Depression, Gambling, Internet Addiction, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Relationship Issues, Spirituality, Stress, Other |