Serbian Therapists in Hanover County, VA

If you find yourself feeling stuck in your personal life, career, or relationships, you've come to the right place. I blend various evidence-based methods of therapy to help people heal and discover their true, authentic selves. I believe that the therapy process is sacred. I am passionate about creating a comfortable, safe space for clients to process and explore their emotions. Some of my main areas of interest include helping clients increase their overall self-esteem and body image, navigating interpersonal and romantic relationships, life/career transitions, and healing from heartbreak. I work with adults and couples 18+.

Life is full of ebbs and flows and mental health fluctuates. Reaching out for help during these times can help stabilize the effects of changes and make adjustment easier. My role is that of an anchor - I can't stop the waves, but I can help keep you grounded in a more safe space until you're ready to set sail again! Whether you need to process an event, sit with your emotions, learn to give yourself compassion, or generate more ideas for coping, I'm here to support you on your journey towards optimal wellness!

If you are ready to learn to be joyful and find a new meaning in life, I am here to support you in therapy. Are you currently experiencing challenges in your marriage or family relationships? Are you looking forward to learn better ways of communicating, and how to get along with others? Are you ready to learn better coping skills, get your self-confidence back, and finally put yourself first? I am here to support you on your healing journey. My clinical experience is in individual, couples and family therapy. I specialize in family therapy, and especially families of medical doctors.

Facing the stressors of daily life activities can be daunting in the best of circumstances. Anxiety, depression, and past traumatic experiences can make those every day challenges seem overwhelming and insurmountable. My job as your counselor is to help you make sense of your presenting situation, support you, and walk with you through the process of healing the pain and discovering your strengths.

Have anxiety or depression affected your life? Maybe you struggle with work or relationship problems? Therapy can help. I have over 25 years of clinical, research and teaching experience and am an adjunct professor at Georgetown University. I am committed to using the most effective treatments available, all while building a strong, supportive therapeutic relationship. I practice Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as it has been scientifically tested and proven to work. CBT is a solution-focused, active, collaborative approach, which brings about desired symptom and life changes.

My approach to counseling is to be warm and supportive. I strive to provide a safe and trusting environment. I incorporate elements of CBT, ACT and DBT to provide individual therapy for clients who are currently attending DBT or CBT group. Together we address harmful thoughts and behaviors that lead to depression, anxiety and substance use.