Has estado tratando de encontrar la manera de ser la persona que eras antes, pero aún sigues batallando. Sabes que algo tiene que cambiar. Por alguna razón, parece que no puedes hacer las cosas lo suficientemente bien, sea en el trabajo, en la escuela o en casa con tu familia, quizas hasta con un nuevo bebé. Te sientes sola y preocupada que estas decepcionando a la gente, que no estas cumpliendo con deberes ... es difícil mantenerte al día. Estás tan cansada y luchando por mantenerte a flote. Te preguntas por qué no puedes simplemente sentirte mejor y ser más como todos los demás a tu alrededor, especialmente si eres una nueva mamá.

We all hold beliefs about who we are--some of those beliefs are positive and motivate us to do what we need to and want to, but some are negative and prevent us from living the life we want. Sometimes we know what those negative beliefs are; we are very familiar with them and feel like we can’t escape them. Other times we aren’t quite sure why we keep finding ourselves doing the same hurtful actions over and over again. I work with you to discover what negative beliefs are impacting your present and preventing the life and relationships you want to enjoy.

As a Marriage and Family Therapist I work with couples, families, and individuals seeking ways of better communicating as a way of improving relationships. It is my belief that effective change can be facilitated in a safe, welcoming environment that is inclusive of multiple perspectives. I practice with a culturally informed approach to my work taking into consideration the context of each person's circumstances. I understand that difficult circumstances, may lead to certain challenges in life. My goal for clients is to learn skills that they may implement in daily life to help manage the trying circumstances they encounter.

Are you having difficulties in your relationships? Are you experiencing stress from work or school that you cannot manage? Are you just feeling that you are stuck in life? I can help you find the answers to these problems in therapy. When I work with my clients, I focus on increasing their personal strengths and work toward discovering solutions to their life issues. From helping adults gain mastery and stability in their lives to providing parents and their children with support and psychoeducation to manage their child's needs, I work to help my clients make meaningful life changes.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years experience working with children, adolescents and families. I specialize in treating children and adolescents who have faced trauma, abuse, loss and multiple transitions. I believe in utilizing a holistic and strength-building approach to working with children and their families. I incorporate a variety of therapeutic techniques into my sessions in order to meet your child where they are at in order to facilitate growth and health. I believe that collaboration with parents,medical providers, and extended support systems is imperative to help children to heal and to cope more effectively with daily challenges.

Do you ever stand back and take a look at the big picture of your life and wonder how things ended up this way? Do you feel unhappy with your choices or situation, but unsure about how to start unraveling barriers and start moving in the direction that you want? I can help you examine your choices and behaviors, big and small, understand how they might be keeping you stuck or unfulfilled, and collaboratively find your power to make changes that bring you more in line with the kind of life you want and deserve to have.

As a licensed clinical social worker, I believe in every person's capacity to heal, grow and foster deep transformation in their lives. In my practice, I act as a companion to adolescents, teens, and adults who have powerful stories to tell. These may be rooted in histories of complex trauma and pain, new explorations into self and identity, grief in the midst of life transitions, and challenges related to feeling "at home" in one's own body. Ofrezco todos los servicios en español y estoy feliz hablar con usted, por teléfono y en persona, sobre sus intereses, preferencias y esperanzas para la psicoterapia y su salud mental.

Are you having the same arguments over and over? Do you feel like you can never make your partner happy? Are you frustrated and disappointed with your relationship? Is the loneliness and isolation overwhelming? I can help you figure out how to get out of the cycle of repetitive, unproductive communication and get to the heart of the matter. Talking to your partner with a third person in the room gives you courage to say things and the opportunity to listen and respond in a way that you might not have before.

I have over 20 years experience treating adults, families and couples. I specialize in depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and psychotic disorders. I am a published author who has presented my research on group psychotherapy nationally and internationally. I am also a licensed massage therapist who practices mind/body work. As a board member with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), and a member of APA's Task force on severe mental illness, I am an advocate for individuals and families who struggle with the stigma associated with these disorders. As a professor at Midwestern University, I am aware of cutting edge, evidence based practices.

Are you tired of feeling anxious and depressed? Do you have intrusive and/or brooding thoughts that may be connected to an old memory or issue that is hard to quiet? Are you tired of feeling miserable and would like to learn tangible and useful techniques that will help take the edge and, in some instances, eliminate these thoughts and feelings? If you are ready to make that change, are open minded to learning non-traditional therapeutic methods, then please reach out to me and we’ll get started! As of now, I am taking new clients with convenient Saturday and Sunday hours. I am providing teletherapy / Skype services.

Many people come to me saying that they don't recognize themselves anymore or that they are not living the life they want to be living. They might feel plagued with negative thoughts, fear, anxiety and overall feel stuck because the things they were using to cope in the past are not helping them now. If you have been feeling this way, I want you to know that you are not alone and that there is treatment for you as an individual. Treatment can drastically change your life and that way you are interacting in your life!

Ella trabaja con adultos y adolescentes para ayudarles a comprender como sus pensamientos, sentimientos, y acciones impactan su bienestar. Ella ofrece oportunidades para afrontar problemas de ansiedad, bajo estado de ánimo, dificultades con la familia, confusión sobre la identidad, y ajustes culturales. También ofrece terapia y asesoramiento para conflictos en el trabajo y la escuela, la motivación baja, dificultades con la atención, y problemas con el uso eficiente del tiempo. Con la Dra. Carrera, clientes reforzarán el conocimiento de cómo sus experiencias afectan su habilidad de superar sus retos.

"Without a struggle, there can be no progress." ~ F. Douglass. It takes courage and strength for people to admit they are going through more than they can handle. If you are going through something difficult, you don't have to go through it alone. Therapy is a space where it's safe to share and reflect upon thoughts, feelings and challenges. My job as a therapist is to ensure my clients feel understood and learn to manage challenges that may come up in life. I am here to support you.

Our experienced and diverse team of counselors are ready to work with anyone and everyone who’s looking for things like clarity, understanding, acceptance, calm, courage, hope and change. Counselors use a wide variety of client-focused and goal-oriented therapy techniques in a broad range of specialty areas, so you’re sure to find a counselor who suits your needs.

I am currently accepting only clients who need short-term, crisis support as my practice is full. I support people under pressure, whether the source is professional, medical, or relational. I spent a decade supporting families and professionals managing high risk pregnancy and reproductive mood complications by staffing all units and clinics affiliated with a women's hospital. I have accompanied thousands of people managing high stakes medical decisions, illness or demise, caregiver fatigue in patients or professionals, infertility, and marital conflict.

If you are trying to cope with a major life transition, have relationship concerns, or are feeling anxious and/or depressed, then I may be the right fit for you. I also specialize in cognitive processing therapy, an evidence based treatment for individuals dealing with trauma. Finally, I can help you if you are experiencing infertility, miscarriage, loss of a baby, or have postpartum depression or anxiety as I am currently obtaining certification in perinatal mental health.

As an empathic clinician, I place importance on establishing a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment. I encourage a collaborative and authentic relationship in which my clients feel understood and supported. Because individuals are unique, I emphasize fully understanding each client and their specific concerns. My interventions are based on this understanding as well as my clients' preferences. I have lived and worked in several countries in Europe, South America and Africa and have enjoyed working with individuals from diverse backgrounds on a wide range of concerns in my over 15 years of practice.

Difficult times in life are opportunities for growth and change. I specialize in exploring identity, relationships, and transitions, mindful of the interplay between our formative experiences and current ways of being in the world. Through the therapeutic process, we understand and address anxious and depressed feelings; recover from losses and addictions, and manage work and family related stresses. I facilitate my clients' innate movement toward healing and authenticity.