Personalized Therapy Treatments

Mindfulness meditation is the practice of bringing nonjudgmental awareness to your internal and external experiences. By staying present and validating your current thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations, you reduce the likelihood of experiencing intense emotional distress or relying on defense mechanisms.

Mindfulness helps us more deeply attune to ourselves and be more grounded  While it may be challenging at first, like any skill, it becomes easier and more automatic with consistent practice. Just as we would not expect to excel at a new sport on the first try, psychological practices,— such as mindfulness—also require patience and time to develop.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based treatment approach that is highly effective in addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, trauma, and relationship issues. CBT helps clients develop greater awareness of how their thoughts and emotions influence their behaviors—and teaches practical tools to interrupt unhelpful patterns.

Treatment often includes strategies such as cognitive restructuring, role-playing, exposure techniques, and relaxation methods like progressive muscle relaxation. These techniques empower clients to challenge negative thinking, face fears, and make meaningful behavioral changes.

With over two decades of experience practicing CBT and working in various roles within the field of psychology, I integrate trauma-informed CBT into my sessions to help clients achieve long-lasting emotional and behavioral growth.

Resource >> Thought Diary App

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) equips clients with a wide range of practical skills to manage overwhelming emotions, navigate distress, and improve relationships. Rooted in mindfulness practices from Buddhist teachings and the philosophy of dialectics (balancing acceptance and change), DBT helps individuals develop emotional resilience and behavioral control.

The core DBT modules include:

Mindfulness Meditation-cultivatating present-moment awareness without judgment

Emotion Regulation-understanding and managing intense emotional experiences

Distress Tolerance-surviving emotional crises without making the situation worse

Interpersonal Effectiveness-building healthier, more assertive relationships

I hold advanced certification in DBT and have co-led DBT groups, applying this approach in both individual and group therapy settings. My training and experience allow me to tailor DBT interventions to each client’s unique emotional and relational challenges.

Resource >> DBT Diary and Skills Coach App

Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) Therapy is a powerful, evidence-based treatment that helps reduce emotional distress associated with painful and traumatic memories. EMDR works with the brain’s natural information processing system, helping to integrate unresolved memories by restoring communication between the limbic system (emotional center) and prefrontal cortex (reasoning and regulation center).

I specialize in attachment-focused EMDR Therapy and the EMDR Early Trauma Protocol, which are especially effective for healing early childhood trauma, Complex PTSD, and attachment-related issues. These approaches support deeper emotional integration and long-term relief from trauma-related symptoms.

With extensive experience in this modality, I have conducted over 5000 EMDR Therapy sessions and successfully treated a wide range of traumas, including abuse, neglect, grief, medical trauma, and emotional wounds.

Culturally sensitive therapy is an inclusive, individualized approach that tailors mental health treatment to align with each client’s unique cultural context. This includes a deep awareness and appreciation of a client’s race, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, and other important cultural and social identities.

As a culturally competent therapist, I am committed to adapting both my behavior and treatment approaches to honor and respect each client’s lived experience and belief system. My graduate education and professional background placed a strong emphasis on cultural responsiveness, including evidence-based interventions that are most effective across different communities and populations.

Just as important as clinical knowledge is the practice of cultural humility— a stance of openness, curiosity, and respect. I prioritize active listening and collaborative care, ensuring that every client feels seen, heard, and valued within the therapeutic process.