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I usually work from a mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral perspective, in which we examine how your thinking affects your emotions and behaviors. By becoming aware of unhealthy thought patterns, we can learn to think differently; and similarly, change our relationship with the associated negative feelings. I usually work in a more direct manner, giving you concrete tools that you can use to help yourself. Of course, all of this will depend upon you! Each treatment will be a collaborative process, depending on what works best for you.

Are you or your loved-one exploring gender and sexuality? I have real expertise, having seen hundreds of transgender, and gender nonconforming individuals, their partners and families. I work with individuals at all stages of gender exploration and transition. I also support people who have decided not to transition for now or who are post-transition or for whom transition is no longer a central issue. I also specialize in couples therapy with couples of all sexual orientations, therapy for individuals exploring Kink and DS lifestyles and Open relationships.

I focus on the treatment of adolescents and adults by integrating both psychodynamic and CBT principles. I aid my clients in achieving meaningful and lasting change by helping them better understand their thoughts, feelings and behaviors.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with an extensive background in anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. I provide therapy for individuals and couples in a safe, judgment-free environment. I've helped many people overcome obstacles to satisfaction in life. My clients have found this work leads to transformation and empowerment. In addition to talk therapy, I have experience providing treatment in different modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Somatic/Body awareness work.

As a therapist for over 20 years I have worked with an array of professionals and creative people including artists, musicians, photographers, and writers. In my work with individuals,I believe in a collaborative approach and try to provide a non-judgmental and safe setting for exploring feelings and concerns in depth. I try through this process of identifying and understanding areas of difficulty to help individuals become more self-reflective and better able to affect change in their everyday lives.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and until further notice, all sessions will be conducted remotely via videoconference or phone using multiple platform options. Inquire for details to determine which option might be best for you. See www.drcilona.com for detailed information about my approach to therapy and coaching.

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Sometimes we arrive at a place in our lives where we feel that we are continually pulling on the ends of a knot. Instead of untangling, the knot becomes tighter. In a safe space designed to encourage reflection, we will unpack current difficulties and long-standing issues in the context of past experiences. All of us are impacted by our upbringing, and if we can begin to understand these experiences and how they affect the roles we play in the world, then we are at an undeniable advantage for improving our well-being.

Finding a therapist that is a good fit for you can feel challenging. It is important for you to feel safe, comfortable and understood. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel seen and heard in a genuine way. Within this relationship you can begin to see patterns in your life where perhaps you feel stuck. It is my belief that by understanding where anxiety, depression and grief may be stemming from in your life, you can make shifts toward more successful relationships and a life with more fulfillment.

I am a clinical psychologist who values the importance of establishing a comfortable, nonjudgmental, and meaningful therapeutic experience that is right for you. My focus is on helping you to feel more in control of your life, goals, and aspirations, by reducing distressing feelings, increasing insight, undoing maladaptive patterns of behavior or thinking, or improving coping skills. I also view therapy as a place to problem solve and think through decisions and to support desired changes.

Most of our psychological pain and misery, our inhibitions and limitations in achieving a satisfying life, are the result of primitive anxieties that we carry within ourselves since the very time we were, indeed, really helpless. The psychoanalytic encounter allows one to become wiser and assume more responsibility towards oneself and toward others one lives with, cares for or simply meets in everyday life. It is a method that concentrates on the "Here and Now" and tries to free the mind from old -- and, usually, no longer all that helpful -- ways that we use to defend ourselves from pain.

Do you feel stuck? Are you having trouble managing day-to-day worries and fears? Do you struggle with people pleasing? Saying yes when you want to say no? Often this creates anxiety, resentment, and dissatisfaction in our lives and relationships and can leave us feeling stuck and unfulfilled. We will work together to create insight to shift old patterns and behaviors that are keeping you from living the life you want. We will develop reliable tools to manage and improve painful emotions and stressful situations. If you are ready to find a new sense of confidence and meaning in your life, I’m here to help you get there.

If you're like most of my clients – you are high functioning and externally successful, but when you slow down or try to relax, your nervous system kicks into high alert. So, you can’t stop. Your intimate relationships are draining and a struggle to maintain, but you can’t be alone either. You feel an emptiness and lack of fulfillment no matter how much you accomplish. You have tried coping on your own, but your triggers, as well as, your stress are getting worse. I get it. I believe that triggers are opportunities for healing and growth and that with putting in the work there is light at the end of the tunnel. Help is available.

Welcome! I help diverse LGBTQ+ adults (18-40) overcome trauma and shame, get rid of the pressure to perform, and discover their authentic self. I approach the therapeutic process with unconditional affirmation, respect, care, and compassion. I have 10+ years of experience working with LGBTQ+, gender creative/non-binary, kink/BDSM, poly/non-monogamy, sex workers, and fat individuals. I had the privilege of being a resource to individuals, couples, and families facing various challenges including depression, anxiety, body image, self-esteem, perfectionism, loneliness, relationship challenges, and family struggles.

People consider therapy for many different reasons, and I appreciate the courage it requires to take this first step. I offer a caring, safe and welcoming environment where together we can explore and address those areas in your life that trouble you and keep you feeling stuck. Whether you are seeking clarity on a specific issue or more broadly wish for something different out of life, you do not need to face those doubts and challenges on your own – I would welcome the opportunity to work with and alongside you in realizing your potential for meaningful growth and change.

I believe in the power of a strong therapeutic relationship as the basis for deep and lasting change. We start by understanding your internal belief system (created long ago) and work our way to the present where change and healing is possible. With compassion and self-acceptance you can create a life of increased freedom and authenticity.

Effective psychotherapy depends upon the unique relationship that develops between client and therapist. I provide an environment that is grounded in authenticity, warmth, safety and acceptance. Together we will work on discovering ways of being that no longer work for you while experimenting with new possibilitiies. We will develop a healing relationship that will let you open up in new and unexpected ways while we explore life's sorrows, challenges as well as joys and successes. Come in for a consultation and together we will discover if we are a good fit.

Psychoanalytic therapy is much maligned in popular media but it remains for me one of the few treatment modalities that addresses the innermost, often hidden, parts of ourselves. Psychological symptoms are not only a source of suffering, they are also a message that speaks to desires, conflicts, and pain, wrought by a personal history that can sometimes only come alive when spoken to a professional listening other. The flip-side of anxiety is always a passionate dream that has not been encountered as such. I see my work as bringing my clients closer to that possibility.

I offer a positive approach and unconditional presence to help you feel better and learn ways to change problematic patterns. We'll combine different methods (Gestalt, EMDR, hypnosis, Somatic Experiencing) to help you make positive changes. I'll guide you to find your own answers and get your life back on track. I'm a Gestalt Psychotherapist and energy-oriented Psychoanalyst, experienced and compassionate. I offer you safe space to know yourself better. Together we integrate body-mind-emotion experience leading toward emotional health and well-being. Build self-confidence and joy in living. Click on "Website" for introductory video.