**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Congrats! You have done the first and often hardest step of finding a therapist. During these difficult times, it makes sense that you might be feeling lost and needing more support. This time can be especially hard for people who have experienced trauma or struggle with anxiety and depression. I specialize in working with young adults who have gone through recent or past trauma(s) or who struggle with long term depression or anxiety. I want to teach you the skills that you need to be your own therapist.

My practice focuses on working with women ages 18+ to enhance overall well-being. I work with clients in the areas of anxiety disorders, adjustment to life transitions/stressors, relationship/marital issues and depression. My experience encompass the areas related to college readiness/preparation, pre- and post-college transitions, depression, anxiety, low self-image/self-esteem, relationship conflicts, academic stress, and bereavement. I am invested in working with my clients to provide them with the tools and skills to achieve their personal goals and improve overall sense of well-being.

As a clinical neuropsychologist I work with clients to identify areas of cognitive strength and weakness and relate those patterns to known profiles of brain-behavior relationship. The process involves an interview, collateral contacts, and carefully selected standardized assessment of brain and emotional functioning. A neuropsychological evaluation may help identify dementia, direct therapies after traumatic brain injury, or tease out ADHD from learning disorder and other developmental conditions.

Feeling overwhelmed, fatigued, uncomfortable? Maybe your anxious about things that are happening and are having trouble feeling okay. Perhaps, you're having a difficult time in one of your relationships. Change isn't easy for everyone. It's also not easy thinking about starting therapy or coming back to it. It's a commitment. You're here looking and that means something. I have been successful with issues related to: trauma, social/relationship issues, life transitions, stress reduction, LGBTQ issues, alleviation of mild-moderate symptoms of depression and anxiety.

I work with children and teens treating a variety of concerns including mood and attentional issues, defiance and conduct problems, social skills deficits, substance abuse, academic underperformance, and general family conflict. I enjoy working with adolescents and their families and am well versed in treating at-risk teens and those who have been resistant or challenging to engage in counseling. My treatment approach is family-oriented and my focus is on educating and empowering parents while working individually with children and teens to help them understand their behavior and find healthier ways to cope with the stresses they are facing.

Do you hate being touched by your partner? Do you feel misunderstood and now you are worried that your partner is starting to resent you? Ever since that awful event, do you feel distant or disconnected because you can’t get disturbing images out of your head? These are common reactions to awful or overwhelming experiences. The good news is that they can improve with the right support. I help young and not-so-young adults learn the skills they need to turn down the volume on overwhelming emotions and reconnect with their loved ones.

Our experiences shape us. Trauma and stress can cause symptoms, feelings, thoughts, and behaviors that we want, but struggle, to change. As a biracial mother, partner, survivor, and social worker I have diverse personal and professional experience which drives my passion for healing focused, trauma informed therapy. I am passionate about helping individuals understand how stress and/or trauma impacts body, mind, behavior, and spirit, better explain what their diagnosis and treatment means, and provide treatment which is healing, empowering, and effective for the individual and/or the entire family.

It is hard to make an appointment with a therapist - to realize that there are aspects of your life that just "aren't working". My goal is to offer a safe supportive space where you feel heard and understood. I work with people who are struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, and anger: people who are dealing with difficult relationships; people who want to learn better communication skills; people who are struggling to cope with trauma and stressful life events; and people who don't really know what they feel or need but just want to feel better.

As a licensed therapist I enjoy helping a wide range of individuals facing a variety of challenges make meaningful life changes. I have worked with a culturally diverse population of all ages and most enjoy working with teens and adults, ages 16-90. My style combines empathy, warmth, humor and compassion in a judgment-free, strengths-based environment. I believe a strong and collaborative client-therapist relationship is essential in creating a safe space for change.

My practice is adult based, with a wide variety of cliental from those with a mental health diagnosis to those working on life transitions or self esteem. My personal philosophy of therapy as I am here as a support person for you in whatever capacity you need me to be. If you need someone to process your past, to bounce ideas off of, to cheerlead behind you, I do it all. I want want you to have family and friends in your support system but your decisions affect them, affecting what they say. I am here just for you. I want to work with you to have the full filling and rewarding life that you want.

Do you feel like panic, anxiety, or sadness is running your life? Are you ready to break free of the cycle and make lasting positive changes to improve your life satisfaction? I will help you examine your patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving and empower you to identify where and how make those changes.

A happier life is within reach when we are able to let go of old behaviors and ways of thinking. Maybe you are feeling anxious, depressed or stuck in your life. You want to improve your relationships with yourself and those that you love. Maybe you are frustrated or scared because your child doesn’t seem like themselves and you are at a loss for how you can help them. You have noticed a change in their personality and you worry that you may need help before things get worse.

*I provide video/telehealth sessions* Have you experienced a very stressful and traumatic incident? Or multiple types of trauma as a child or adult? Do you worry often and have trouble controlling racing thoughts? Do you have panic attacks? Long periods of sadness and low motivation? Trouble focusing? Poor sleep? I provide support and tools to cope with anxiety, PTSD, childhood and/or adult trauma(s), life stressors, hopelessness and other related symptoms that impact your day to day functioning.

You smile and say "I'm fine". People believe you because it looks like you have your life mostly together. You even have a hard time acknowledging your problems. You know deep down you're not fine, though. You hate to have people worry about you. You know people care, but it's hard to open up to people and trust that they'll be there for you. You shoulder a lot on your own. Guilt? Yep. People have told you you're great at blaming yourself. You're also great at over-thinking. Questioning and second-guessing yourself is common, and you wonder if there's anyway to really slow down and find a different path forward.

Liliana Hoyos-Murray, Psy.D. is a bilingual (Spanish/English), bicultural, licensed Psychologist with more than 20 years experience working in both private practice and primary care settings with an urban and diverse population comprising families, children, and adults of all ages. Her areas of expertise include trauma (EMD/R trained), addictions, personality disorders, family therapy, mindfulness, meditation and spiritual issues.

At times we feel overwhelmed by challenges in life. This is a reality for us all. The Covid pandemic can create enormous stress and often intensifies what has been burdening us all along. Working through these challenges is extremely important and attainable.

I believe that coming to therapy when your life is not proceeding in the way you wish is a courageous and important step in building the life you want. Although it is sometimes difficult or frightening to make that first phone call, it's a strong sign of your belief in yourself and your desire to live fully and joyfully. I respect the decision to begin therapy and understand that it's sometimes a hard step that requires great courage. I firmly believe that however you're feeling now, there is a capacity for healing, change, and joy within you.

** Accepting new clients ** Hi, my name is Jillian and I am a licensed mental health counselor. My main goal is to help individuals and families understand their struggles and behaviors in a more accepting and deeper way. I think that true growth and development can be achieved with the right connection and therapeutic relationship. The majority of my experience is helping individuals and families to manage depression, anxiety, overwhelming stress and treating maladaptive coping skills (self injury, substance use, eating disorder, etc).

It's time to learn to say No to what you don't need and Yes to what you do need. Emotional Blackmail and Manipulation is often difficult to identify, yet the effects are recognizable. Feelings of guilt and being out of control, fear, avoidance, resentment and even anxiety and depression can be classic symptoms. Is there a history of abuse or learning that it's not OK or safe to set limits or boundaries on others? We'll explore Assertiveness training and differences between helping versus enabling. Mutually satisfying and fulfilling relationships are possible. Together we can work towards changing low self-worth and finding peace.