Psychological Services
Therapeutic Approach & Orientation
I aim to create a genuinely collaborative, warm, and nonjudgmental space that makes it easier to open up and engage. I provide evidence-based care, by which I mean my work is rooted in what scientific research reveals about best care practices.
My orientation is primarily in cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches. I take a different approach for each individual depending on your goals, preferences, and relevant science. After an in-depth assessment in the first few sessions, we will agree on a plan for how to best work together.
I acknowledge the reality of systemic oppression, and strive to provide equitable, sensitive, and contextualized care for people of all identities, cultural backgrounds, and lived experiences.
Services
Individual therapy
Most sessions are weekly and 50 minutes, although this can vary based on treatment goals. In many cases, sessions every other week are appropriate after getting into the swing of something that works for you.
Couples therapy
I offer couples therapy according to the Psychobiological Approach for Couples Therapy (PACT) model. Sessions are recommended to be in-person, weekly, and are between one and two hours long.
Psychodiagnostic assessment
Accurate diagnosis is often crucial to appropriate mental health treatment. I offer diagnostic interviews for adults who wish to know whether they have a psychological disorder and what treatment approach may be the best fit. These are typically ~150 minute interviews, after which I will provide a report and feedback session. Continuing as a patient may be possible but is not necessary. This service is recommended for those seeking diagnostic information in my areas of expertise, which include anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar and related disorders, trauma- and stressor-related disorders, and obsessive-compulsive and related disorders.