Our Services

  • Is a distressing or disturbing experience overwhelming your ability to cope?

    It can result from events such as accidents, abuse, natural disasters, or any situation that causes significant amount of stress. Trauma affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, often leading to lasting changes in their mental health and daily functioning. It’s important to recognize that trauma is not just about the event itself, but also about the impact it has on the person's mind and life.

    As a therapist, I utilize evidenced-based practices (Trauma Focused CBT, and DBT informed interventions) that will support with...

    1. Acknowledging the Trauma: Recognizing and accepting the impact of the traumatic experience is a crucial first step, which can be difficult due to feelings of denial or shame.

    2. Processing Emotions: Dealing with intense emotions such as fear, anger, or sadness requires navigating complex feelings that might be overwhelming or hard to articulate.

    3. Seeking Support: Finding and trusting a therapist or support network can be challenging, especially if there’s a fear of judgment or a history of negative experiences with support systems.

    4. Building Coping Strategies: Developing effective coping mechanisms to manage stress and anxiety related to trauma requires time and effort, as well as experimentation to find what works best for each individual.

    5. Restoring Self-Esteem: Trauma can erode self-confidence and self-worth, so rebuilding a positive self-image and a sense of empowerment is an ongoing process that requires patience and self-compassion.

    6. Rebuilding Relationships: Healing from trauma often involves repairing and nurturing relationships, which can be strained or damaged as a result of the trauma.

  • Are you experiencing difficulty coping with a significant life change or stressor?This stressor can be anything from a major life event, like a divorce, or job loss, to more gradual changes, such as moving to a new city or experiencing a significant shift in personal circumstances.

    When faced with such stressors, some people may find it challenging to adapt and manage their emotions, leading to feeling on edge, worry, irritability, sadness, difficulty completing tasks, or trouble sleeping. These feelings can be more intense or last longer than what might be expected for the situation, impacting daily functioning and overall well-being.

    Managing adjustment disorders can be challenging and addressing these challenges with the help of therapist and personal commitment can support individuals in managing their adjustment disorder and achieving a better quality of life. Utilizing evidenced-based practices like CBT, Solution-Focused and DBT informed, my goal is to support by:

    1. Identifying the Stressor: Pinpointing the exact source of stress or change that triggered the disorder

    2. Navigating Emotional Overwhelm: Managing intense and fluctuating emotions such as anxiety, sadness, or frustration .

    3. Developing Effective Coping Strategies: Finding and implementing coping mechanisms that work, which can be a trial-and-error process, requiring time and perseverance to discover what truly helps.

    4. Seeking Support: Accessing and engaging with appropriate support systems, including therapists or support groups.

    5. Maintaining Daily Functioning: Balancing the demands of everyday responsibilities while dealing with the symptoms of adjustment disorder that can be stressful and may impact work, relationships, and self-care.

    6. Building Resilience to Change: Learning to adapt and build resilience to ongoing or future stressors involves a continuous effort to develop flexibility and a positive mindset.