Anxiety Disorders

When it comes to addressing fear and anxiety, I offer a compassionate and effective approach. 

Healing from anxiety, especially when it's connected to past trauma, requires a gentle and patient approach.  I am committed to providing therapy that respects your pace and honors your experiences. My trauma-informed approach integrates an understanding of how trauma can impact the nervous system and emotional well-being.  I offer strategies that promote safety, stabilization, and gradual healing from anxiety. 

For those experiencing reoccurring nightmares, I offer dream rescripting and reprocessing to heal the underlying themes and unresolved roots.

For those needing support with panic attacks or phobias we work to support the anxious thoughts and physiological body reactions that you are experiencing using a combination of therapeutic approaches.

Most people experience intrusive and bizarre thoughts on a regular basis, however, if you have OCD you may over-inflate the importance or danger associated with these thoughts. You might believe that having such thoughts means that you have increased the likelihood of that thought becoming true. You may dramatically overestimate your level of responsibility for catastrophic events taking place and feel you have to take actions to prevent it.  Most people with OCD struggle with a low tolerance for uncertainty and engage in compulsive behaviors to alleviate the anxiety the uncertainty creates.  

 If you're struggling with unwanted, persistent thoughts and the urge to perform repetitive actions, you know how isolating and distressing OCD can be. 

I understand the challenges you face and believe that with the right support, you can find significant relief. My therapy approach focuses on creating a safe and validating environment where we can explore your experiences, understand the patterns of your OCD, and develop effective coping mechanisms to reduce its impact on your life 

I am a member of the International OCD Foundation and I am dedicated to providing effective and up-to-date treatment for OCD, utilizing the gold-standard approach of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). 

My focus is on helping you understand the mechanisms of your OCD and develop practical skills to manage your symptoms and achieve lasting recovery.