Therapists in 89503

Do you feel trapped by anxiety, worry, or intrusive thoughts that just won't go away? Even if you're usually rational and thoughtful, you might find yourself getting caught up in endless "what-if" scenarios, spending hours checking, analyzing, and seeking reassurance. These thoughts may have caused you to avoid people and activities you used to enjoy, leaving you feeling frustrated, confused, and overwhelmed. You might even worry that these thoughts define you or could lead to something catastrophic. But you don't have to live like this. You're ready to break free and focus on the things that matter most to you.

I enjoy working with teens and adults along their journey towards finding resilience and strength in difficult situations. My practice is grounded in a person-centered approach and I specialize in working with people who have experienced trauma and extreme anxiety, starting by creating an atmosphere of safety. I strive to meet your "survival" strategies with validation and kindness as we explore positive changes that you want to make in your life.  My approach is primarily based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with emphasis on mindfulness-based and integrative strategies.

Change can be difficult in any type of situation. Add trauma into that and it can feel as if we are drowning in emotions, thoughts and physical sensations. The reality is that we as human beings will always feel emotional pain of some sort, whether it be by losing a loved one, not getting a promotion, not passing a test, getting in an argument with your partner, struggling with past abuse.....I can go on and on. What happens is that much of the time we turn that pain into completely normal suffering and sometimes get stuck there with no relief. We can work in getting unstuck together and finding that overall relief our bodies need.

I believe our relationship with ourself impacts all other relationships in our life, hence making it the most important one to focus on. I work with adults and teens who are experiencing stress, intense anxiety, depression, and grief. I believe therapy can transform someone's life through the process of exploring current or past events and stressors. Together, we can uncover beliefs, thoughts, and traumas, as we work to empower you towards self-acceptance and healing.

Sometimes when all the doors seem closed it becomes hard to dream. I believe therapy has the power to help us find an open door and begin to believe again. I work from a strengths-based perspective because I firmly believe in the power of positivity as well as every person's inherent ability to find and enact their own solutions.