Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in 78633

We can't control a pandemic, we can control how we respond to it. I focus on you. What works for one person doesn't work for everyone; I don't believe in a cookie cutter approach to therapy. I use a client centered approach with cognitive behavioral strategies, and mindfulness. My process helps you resolve personal conflicts or challenges, acquire more adaptive problem solving and communication skills, change behaviors, or manage anxiety, depression or life changes, like divorce or career changes. I believe in helping you get through the process as efficiently and with as little pain as possible.

I am a clinical and forensic psychologist who provides psychological evaluations and compassionate, solution-focused therapy. I use a collaborative, goal-directed approach, meaning that you and I will work together to identify your specific treatment goals and regularly evaluate how well therapy is helping you to reach those goals. An individualized plan is developed based on your unique needs; there are no "cookie cutter" approaches used.

When I was growing up, asking for help was seen as a sign of weakness. We were raised to not go outside of our family system with our problems. No wonder I was well into my twenties when I realized that in order to be successful both emotionally and mentally in my life, I needed to learn how to trust others that were outside my family system. Only then could I to begin to heal. I have learned that isolation and recovery are mutually exclusive. Others provide objectivity, support, and a clarity that we can't achieve on our own.

Being a bilingual licensed psychologist, my goal is to support children, adolescents, and families translate their inexplicable emotions in order to connect with their loved ones and develop the skills and solutions that lead to growth. Using an individualized and integrative approach to therapy that includes person-centered, family systems, and cognitive behavioral techniques offers me the opportunity to form a relationship with the youth and families while guiding them to reach psychological and emotional health.

Everyone has a time in their life where they come upon roadblocks that hinder your ability to reach your greatest potential; by removing these blocks you can surpass any difficulties. My approach to therapy is to meet clients where they are and come alongside them in their journey to healing. I believe that the heart of therapy is the therapeutic relationship which consists of creating a safe judgment-free environment accepting of individuality and the culture/heritage of each client.

Your partner is arguing with you about a fight from last week. He’s raising his voice, but all you hear is a voice in your head saying, “How did we get here?” You once shared a deep sense of connection and understanding and now barely make it through the week without bickering. It breaks your heart. The spark between you is gone, and the only time you’re fired up is while blaming one another. It’s devastating to feel the dreams you shared slipping away from you. You’re lonely, misunderstood, and there is a chasm in your bed that’s impossible to cross. You miss the intimacy and love you used to have. You miss your partner's love.

It's estimated that 41% adults in the United States have experienced the occurrence of a direct immediate personal experience which they feel is unusual and of a spiritual or religious nature. Paradoxically that phenomenon remains private for most and is seldom disclosed or discussed. Given the current state of the world I believe it's important to share this important aspect of human experience. To that end I am interested in compiling an anthology of personal spiritual experiences.

I help worn out, over functioning teens and adults find energy and passion for life again. I love working with individuals and couples who have been misunderstood or told they’re unacceptable. Maybe you’re queer, felt shamed by religion, or were sexually abused. I help clients to feel alive, connected, and at peace with the past.

Are you tired of therapy with blank stares, reflective listening, simple repeating of what you just said, and head nodding while you don't make any progress on your goals? That is not what you will get with me. Clients have told me I'm the most engage therapist they've ever had and I claim the engaged therapist title proudly! You will get dedicated and focused sessions with conversation, challenge, and a clear treatment plan as well as regular check ins with how you're progressing. We laugh, we swear, we cry and find belonging in our work together.

You feel sad, anxious and tired and aren't sure what to do about it. You can't remember the last time you looked forward to anything. You frequently have unpleasant feelings about past hurts or experiences. Your life feels hard on a daily basis, and you wonder how will I get through this? Sometimes life throws us a curveball we did not see coming and this stresses our ability to manage our feelings and our day-to-day lives. Today might feel overwhelming, but there is hope for a better tomorrow. I am here to support you.