I specialize in multicultural counseling focused on racial identity, life transitions, and trauma. I work with you through a variety of challenges including anxiety, PTSD, cultural assimilation, and depression. I’m a big fan of real talk, understanding how systemic forms of oppression affect the mental health of BIPOC communities, & practicing self-compassion. I utilize person-centered and strengths-based approaches to help you identify how your life experiences impact how you interact with t...
"Be the change you wish to see in the world" is a philosophy that guides my work as a clinical therapist. Through compassionate support and evidence-based approaches, I empower individuals to navigate challenges, embrace growth, and step into their fullest potential. Everyone possesses unique strengths, talents, and potential to transform their lives and positively impact their communities. My role is to help clients uncover their inner resilience, gain clarity, and build the confidence to creat...
I specialized in serving the Latinx community, first-generation professionals, and those struggling with high functioning anxiety. I have extensive experience working with adults who have a history of undisclosed childhood trauma, depression, panic attacks, and high functioning anxiety. My experience includes working in the tech sector prior to switching careers and in the hospital setting. Starting therapy can bring mixed emotions to any individual. This is why I always like to start by help...
My approach to therapy is focusing on the present and working alongside clients to obtain the goals they have in order to implement a balance between emotional, social, and physical dimensions to improve their quality of life and well-being. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. To learn more about my availability, please reach out to our Client Experience team by emailing or calling....
Throughout my 14+ years of experience, I've worked with people of all races and cultural backgrounds. I've honed my expertise in helping clients work through anxiety, depression, grief, loss, enculturation, and stress management. I believe in the human potential for healing, growth, and change. Throughout my sessions, I like to help clients identify their successes, interests, and talents. I support clients in practicing new behaviors and strategies in between sessions as a way to reinforce what...
I aim to have a practice that views mental health and wellness through a social justice lens that is attentive to issues of race, culture, gender identity and spirituality. I believe that we as humans can turn pain into power (I have experienced this myself)! I also believe that when you feel seen, understood, and safe, healing happens. There are not many places where we can come to be, breathe, and experience unconditional acceptance. Therapy is a place where you can show up as yourself, keep i...
I have served clients in both private and community mental health settings to address barriers created by anxiety, trauma, and unexpected life transitions. My therapeutic approach is inspired by a relational psychodynamic perspective that offers and encourages space to explore how past experiences shape present patterns of relating to others and the self. The purpose of which is to create new sustainable ways of interacting in the present to improve emotional and psychological wellbeing. I have ...
My personal vision of health includes harmony, connectivity, and balance. For true healing to take place, the entire self – physical, mental, and spiritual must be considered. Each person has a unique path and purpose, and it is my goal to accompany my clients on their journey of discovery and to offer my support and encouragement along the way. I believe in meeting people where they are and figuring out the path forward together. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care G...
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I can help you reduce anxiety, stress and the effects of grief and trauma as well as support you through a life transition to find greater meaning, purpose and passion in your life. My work is guided by a strengths-based approach, operating with the understanding that people are capable of initiating positive changes in their lives given the right environment and support. While the course of therapy depends on many variables, I am committed to working with care, efficiency, and an intensity that...
I recognize that reaching out for help can be easy for some and really overwhelming for others! I offer a safe space to discuss your goals and will go at a pace that fits your needs. I like to tailor our sessions and your treatment plan with your input, based on your own style, personality, and needs, and utilize a strengths-based, cognitive-behavioral approach. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care c...
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in the state of California. I bring my creativity and intellectual curiosity to a psychodynamic approach to clinical psychology rooted in the tradition of psychoanalysis. My approach as a therapist is honest and direct. I am actively engaged in the process of exploration, listening for the unconscious - for what is said and what is not said. I aspire to collaborate with you to rediscover your authentic self and a renewed sense of aliveness by ...
As a therapist, my goal is to collaboratively work with you and empower you to overcome personal obstacles and improve your overall sense of wellbeing. I offer a safe space allowing you to openly address your concerns and develop insight and new ways to cope. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-netw...
My interests and areas of specialty are, but are not limited to working with adults and young adults on issues of anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief and loss, life transitions, career stress, burnout, self-esteem, and personal growth. I believe that therapy is a journey on which the client and therapist embark together to promote awareness, personal growth, and mental well-being. Thus, my therapy style is collaborative, supportive, compassionate, client-centered, and strength-b...
I come from a trauma-informed theoretical orientation. I believe that attachment is often the root of many challenges. I work from a cognitive-behavioral lens with a narrative approach. I am informed by psychodynamic and social-emotional developmental models (Piaget, Erickson, Freud, Maslow). I also use techniques and interventions integrating art, worksheets, media, and psychoeducational books or articles. I have training in motivational interviewing, adoption competency certification, ASIST su...
I believe in using your strengths to motivate you and intern assist you in obtaining the positive outcomes you desire. My counseling style is warm and interactive, and can also include a holistic and mindfulness approach. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, while decreasing the negative stigma associated with mental illness. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution focus, and client-centered counseling. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment pla...
As a clinician I work mainly from behavioral and psychodynamic perspectives, relying on training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support clients in healing painful experiences, managing stress, other mental health struggles, and relationship issues. Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked as a Marketing and Project Manager in Silicon Valley’s high-tech industry, having that experience has helped me to also have a successful track record in working wi...
Greetings. I am Sarah, an experienced Nurse Practitioner with a focus on primary care and psychiatric mental health. My expertise is in delivering comprehensive healthcare that addresses both physical and psychological aspects of wellness. In my practice, I prioritize a holistic understanding of each patient, acknowledging the intricate interplay between body and mind. I am adept at devising individualized care strategies that incorporate cutting-edge medical interventions, delivered with pro...
My specialties include anger management, family conflict, depression, anxiety, addiction, life transitions, school issues, relationship issues, and self-esteem. Remember, we all have challenges in life and need a helping hand at times. My goal is to help you achieve your goals! Throughout my career, I've worked with a wide array of populations. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused, Problem-Solving, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy techniques, Forgiveness, and Motivational In...
I also work with individuals who struggle with gender identity concerns, abuse and trauma (sexual, verbal, physical, emotional), PTSD, depression, anxiety, women's and men's issues, and sexual desire/intimacy/dysfunctions. I work to provide a non-judgmental atmosphere and safe space to work through a vast array of potentially difficult and stigmatizing issues. Using evidence-based practices, I strive to support, encourage, educate, and empower my clients. The basis of using a more eclectic...