Clinical Expertise & Specialized Care

Integrating advanced psychological science with a collaborative, human approach.

1. Trauma & Stressor-Related Disorders

I specialize in the neurobiology of trauma, understanding how we hold onto and recover from various traumatic experiences.

  • Complex Trauma (C-PTSD): Healing from long-term relational or developmental distress.

  • PTSD: Evidence-based processing of acute traumatic events.

  • Relational Trauma: Breaking cycles of unhealthy attachment and family-of-origin issues.

2. Emotional Dysregulation & Personality Dynamics

Using the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) framework, I help clients navigate "emotional storms" and build a foundation of stability.

  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): Structured skills for emotional and interpersonal consistency.

  • Intense Mood Swings: Developing "distress tolerance" to handle triggers without crisis.

  • Chronic Self-Harm or Impulsivity: Replacing harmful coping mechanisms with functional, effective tools.

3. Anxiety, OCD & High-Functioning Burnout

  • Generalized Anxiety (GAD): Managing the "constant hum" of worry and physical tension.

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) techniques.

  • School/Professional Burnout: Specialized recovery for those suffering from various types of home, school, and workplace stress.

  • Social Anxiety: Overcoming the fear of judgment in various types of social roles.

4. Addiction & Compulsive Behaviors

  • Substance Use Disorders: Support for alcohol and chemical dependency recovery.

  • Process Addictions: Addressing compulsive behaviors like gambling or internet overuse.

  • Relapse Prevention: Building a "behavioral firewall" against old patterns.

5. Eating Disorders & Body Image

  • Anorexia Nervosa: Addressing the emotional triggers behind restrictive eating behaviors.

  • Binge Eating Disorder (BED): Breaking the cycle of restriction and loss of control.

  • Bulimia Nervosa: Addressing the emotional triggers behind compensatory behaviors.

  • Disordered Eating & Chronic Dieting: Reconnecting with intuitive physical cues.

6. Neurodevelopmental Support

  • ADHD: Beyond medication—building a CBT-based executive function toolkit.

  • Executive Dysfunction: Practical strategies for focus, organization, and emotional regulation.

7. Relational & Family Dynamics

  • Interpersonal Violence

  • Relationship Strain

8. MULTICULTURAL & LGBTIQ+ ALLIED SUPPORT

  • Empowering individuals across backgrounds to thrive in their identities, relationships, and the surrounding culture.