Self-Harming Therapists in 40014

I am a Child and Family Mental Health Therapist "I believe that each of us has the desire and ability to be happy." I work well with all ages but especially enjoy working with children and their families. I have extensive training and experience in children's issues such as: abuse, depression, ADHD, grief, behavioral problems, self-esteem, divorce and parenting skills. I work equally as well with adults on issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems and chronic pain.

i am a preferred provider for Humana and Optum/UMR. Also accepted Anthem/ BCBS, Passport, most medicaid plans and self pay. I have the option of teletherapy and in office can be done. Clients are asked to wait in their cars until previous clients have left. In the office, markings indicate spaces so that everyone remains at a safe distance. i have over 20 years experience working with traumas, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties.

Do you need help with your anxiety or depression? Are you feeling sadness, fear, anger, stress, worry? Is it hard to get through the day? Are you being bullied? Do you wish you had closer relationships? Do you have long standing problems that just seem to never get better? Do you have a hard time telling people “no”? Do you wish you stood up for yourself better? Do you need to feel better about yourself? Do you need a better life balance?

I have many years of experience working with early childhood trauma and severe, persistent mental illness, varying from ages of 5 years to 70+. My goal is to empower and advocate for positive change within you, as the individual, and the system as a whole. The place that we will create together is a safe and judgement free space. I work through an Existential foundation, to help those I work with seek meaning and purpose, with skills built from experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, all within the context of a trauma-informed approach.

My scope of work with clients includes navigating challenging emotions such as anxiousness and depression, building on social skills, and healing from traumatic events. I work with a variety of clients including school-aged children and adults. As Psychologist Ashley Warner states, "Beneath every behavior, there is a feeling. And beneath every feeling, there is a need. And when we meet that need rather than focus on the behavior, we begin to deal with the cause, not the symptom." I believe it is through therapy we can work to understand what the deeper meaning is behind behaviors and find solutions to address the manifesting need.

I have experience working with adults and children. In my work with children, I have helped families address ADHD, anxiety, adjustment disorders, grief, trauma and attachment concerns. In my work with adults, I have guided persons in working through depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, trauma and relationship concerns. We can work to increase your awareness of the unconscious motivations and historical explanations for your current patterns. We can also utilize techniques to help you change your negative thinking, manage stress, improve your mood, and enhance the quality of your relationships.

Clients who seek my guidance often yearn for liberation from the burdens of anxiety, stress, depression, or interpersonal strife. Their aspiration extends beyond symptom relief; they desire insight into the underlying causes. Many discover that their surface behaviors merely scratch the surface of their issues and are on a quest for genuine transformation and healing.