Therapists in 10123

When we are looking to heal, we deserve a safe, compassionate space in which to do so. I use a warm, non-judgmental approach to work collaboratively with my clients, honoring you as the expert on yourself. Whether you are navigating a loss, trauma, challenges in your relationships or finding it difficult to cope, our work will be built on our connection. I support teens, adults, and families in building fulfilling lives, freer from the burden of what currently feels intolerable.

My goal is to help guide you through challenging life transitions with empathy and compassion. Past events in our lives are part of our story, but they are not the entire story and they do not define us. My practice focuses on honoring the life that has shaped you, and empowering you to use those formative incidents to understand and grow into your authentic self. Therapy is a journey that we can take together, navigating the challenges in a collaborative way.

An effective therapy experience is one that supports a person in recognizing their own capabilities and potential, while using strengths to mitigate challenges. My hope is to assist you in cultivating a deeper understanding of your own intrapsychic road map and emotional terrain. I am a firm believer that every session should give you a piece of your own puzzle and over time help you gain the skills to navigate your own thoughts, control your behavioral and emotional responses, and understand your relationship patterns and conflicts.

What is holding you back? I work with young adults who don't know the answer to that question, who are struggling with life transitions, finding a purpose, and may be having a life "crisis." Often my clients are dealing with depression and anxiety related to difficulty making decisions, are stuck in an unsatisfying job, or are feeling confused and uncertain about the next step in their life. My goal is to help you understand what you want and what's holding you back.

Do you ever feel anxious or need help dealing with stress? Do you wish someone would listen, hear you, and help you figure out successful coping strategies? With authenticity, thoughtfulness, and a splash of humor, we will explore the challenges you face and develop tools to help you in the future, while building trust in a warm and welcoming, judgment-free zone. I have experience working with young adults and adults from all backgrounds experiencing anxiety, stress, relationship/intimacy issues, life transitions, career/sports performance stress, cultural/religious identity confusion, time management issues, and self esteem issues.

I believe everyone deserves to feel their best - so let’s get you there. I work with young adults and adults who are struggling with life transitions. I welcome anyone who is ready to make meaningful change, even if they don’t know what that looks like yet.

My therapy sessions tend to be painted with humor, interaction, collaboration, and client-centered synergy. Your experiences, goals, and perspectives are taken into great consideration as I gently challenge you to develop the skills needed to become the person you want to and can be. I put great effort into creating a relationship with you that allows for a comfortable and honest healing space so that we may explore your inner thoughts, concerns, and stressors of your daily life. My purpose is to empower you to reach healing and maintain your wellbeing.

Are you experiencing difficulty with navigating life transitions such as exiting a relationship, graduating from college, or changing careers? Are you struggling to address frustrating patterns that seem to keep turning up? Do these experiences leave you feeling ashamed, unsure of yourself, or lost? I am prepared to support you with shifting away from fear of failure, patterns of negative self-talk, and limiting beliefs toward developing the insight and skills needed to manage difficult emotions, overcome obstacles, strengthen relationships, and connect to your power and potential.

Whether you’re struggling with life transitions, relationships, or work stress, I’m here to help. I will create a warm, supportive environment to process whatever is coming up for you at the moment. I treat clients of all backgrounds in addressing anxiety, depression, ADHD and OCD. I also work with clients in the process of body acceptance because I understand firsthand how challenging it can be to accept our bodies when we’re constantly exposed to curated images of perfection on social media and in traditional media.

My therapy sessions are focused on serving as a support and guide to my clients while creating a nonjudgmental setting to allow my clients the ability to express themselves freely. I collaboratively work together with my client in achieving their desired goals. My passion is to help my client recognize their strengths and to promote self-empowerment.

I am a therapist who believes that we are all in the act of becoming. My goal is to help people become more productive and feel more fulfilled in their personal and professional lives by assisting them in improving self-esteem, managing emotions, and developing a healthy sense of self. I believe that therapy is a collaborative experience, and within an open, non-judgmental environment we will confront the critical issues of your life and cultivate strategies that will help you become the best version of yourself.

In our sessions together, you can expect my therapeutic style to be warm, empathetic and person-centered. Therapy should not be one-size-fits-all and I recognize that every client brings a different story to session. You are the expert of your own experience and I will take the time to understand how we can collaborate together to work on your own personal therapeutic goals. We will work to help you develop new tools, process your experiences, emphasize your strengths and celebrate the little victories along the way.

Coming to therapy for the first time can be difficult. You have already taken a huge leap by reaching out for help. As a therapist, my job is to provide and facilitate a space where they can listen and learn from themselves. A space that is non-judgemental and authentic, where healing can take place. I am always inspired by my client’s ability to make connections about how their adult self is influenced by their past. Making these connections is what breaks patterns and creates change.

In the current society we live in, buzzwords from the psychology field are being used widely. This has allowed for a drastic change in how therapy is perceived. From that, something else surfaced: the concept of modern loneliness, an issue that seems to be all around us like an invisible, yet quantifiable, statistic. We constantly hear about self-care, self-worth, self-love and boundaries as remedies for all challenges we face. The need for connection with the self is essential to a healthy life but to what extent have we decided the focus on the self will lead us to relatedness and responsibility for others?

The work of life is hard, and we all have a unique innerworld shaped by our experiences, disposition, and learned behaviors that can leave us feeling really stuck. At times, we need support untangling the knot of all that we’re grappling with. Building a relationship together - one grounded in trust and honesty - can become a powerful tool for growth and healing, Regardless of your starting point, I aim to help you safely and authentically expand your capacity for thought and feeling, and along the way, support you in releasing shame, discovering empowerment, breaking unhelpful patterns, and gaining more control over your emotions.

My primary goal as your therapist is to help you navigate challenges through a non-judgmental, collaborative and client-centered relationship. As an Afro-Latina female clinician, one of my passions is to serve people in my community and to help them find meaning in their lives. I employ an integrative approach to therapy to meet individual needs. This means that I integrate various techniques from several modalities to meet you where you are and help you achieve deep healing. The approaches that I use most often are Psychodynamic, Narrative therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral therapy.

Making the decision to seek out therapy is a courageous and transformational step toward positive change. I believe that therapy is for all, and that anyone can achieve recovery to restore emotional health and balance in their lives. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, family dynamics and self-esteem. I also help clients grappling with disordered eating, such as restricting food, compensatory behaviors and body acceptance. My style is trauma-informed, affirming and compassionate, and I try to make therapy a safe space to build new skills and strategies to achieve the fulfilling life you deserve.

Our backgrounds create a unique individuality that should be acknowledged, especially within therapy. I hope to foster an environment where you feel comfortable to explore your emotions, thoughts, and experiences in a non-judgmental space. We have internal resources that we are not aware of, meaning that we are all equipped to handle life’s struggles in one way or another. Compassionate and individualized therapy can assist you in finding these strengths and resources to learn and develop skills to improve your emotional well-being and overall mental health.

I understand that each individual comes from a complex and unique background. Due to this, I thoroughly believe that therapy can not be effective under a “one-size-fits-all” perspective. I strive to make my sessions a fully collaborative experience so that your voice is being heard and our sessions are tailored to what is important to you. Through this approach our sessions will be a gratifying experience in which we identify the root of your concerns and make positive change.