What I Help With
I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, major depressive disorder, PTSD, and borderline personality disorder.. I support teens and adults who are struggling with emotional regulation, low self-worth, and challenging relationship patterns. I use trauma-informed, skills-based, and tailored approaches to help clients feel more grounded, confident, and in control of their lives.
Borderline Personality Disorder
What Borderline Personality Disorder Can Feel Like
You might experience:
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Intense emotional highs and lows that feel hard to manage
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Fear of abandonment, even in small moments of disconnection
Struggles with identity—feeling unsure of who you are or what you believe
Impulsive behaviors or self-criticism that leave you feeling stuck
Unstable relationships that swing between closeness and conflict
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Therapy helps by teaching you to:
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Regulate emotions without feeling overwhelmed or out of control
Build a stronger, more stable sense of self
Develop healthier ways to cope with conflict, rejection, and vulnerability
Use DBT skills like mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to feel more balanced and empowered
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
What PTSD Can Feel Like
You might experience:
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Flashbacks or unwanted memories that feel hard to control
Feeling on edge, easily startled, or constantly tense
Avoiding people, places, or situations that remind you of what happened
Trouble sleeping, emotional numbness, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others
Therapy helps by teaching you to:
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Understand trauma’s impact on your brain and body
Process painful memories in a safe, supported way
Build tools to feel more grounded, safe, and in control again
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
What OCD Can Feel Like
You might experience:
Intrusive, unwanted thoughts that feel scary or upsetting
Feeling like you have to do certain behaviors or rituals to feel “okay”
Trouble focusing because your mind keeps looping on “what if” thoughts
Intense anxiety when things feel uncertain, out of order, or unsafe
A sense of being stuck—knowing your thoughts aren’t logical, but feeling powerless to stop them
Therapy helps by teaching you to:
Understand how OCD works and why it feels so powerful
Use evidence-based strategies like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Break the cycle of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors
Build confidence in tolerating uncertainty and gaining control over your mind
Depression
What Depression Can Feel Like
You might experience:
Low energy, fatigue, or feeling unmotivated
Loss of interest in things that used to bring joy
Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, or hopelessness
Trouble concentrating, sleeping, or getting through the day
Therapy helps by teaching you to:
Understand and challenge negative thought patterns
Reconnect with your values and sense of self
Build small, meaningful habits that support healing and energy
Teen School and Peer Stress
What School and Peer Stress Can Look Like in Teens
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Withdrawing from friends or family
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Frequent headaches, stomachaches, or trouble sleeping
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Increased irritability, frustration, or emotional outbursts
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Avoidance of school, sudden drop in grades, or loss of motivation
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Constant worry about friendships, fitting in, or being judged
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Therapy helps teens by:
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Teaching them how to manage academic and social pressure
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Building emotional regulation and confidence in their identity
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Helping them express themselves and set healthy boundaries
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Giving them tools to cope—so they feel more in control, connected, and supported
Emotional Dysregulation
What is Emotional Dysregulation?
It means emotions feel intense, overwhelming, and hard to manage.
You might experience:
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Mood swings that feel out of control
Feeling easily overwhelmed or triggered
Quick shifts into anger or deep sadness
Struggles in relationships due to emotional highs and lows
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Therapy can help by teaching skills to:
Understand your emotions
Stay grounded in tough moments
Regulate reactions with more control and confidence