My Approach
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I focus on an individual's strengths, resources, and resilience. Rather than dwelling on weaknesses, I emphasize positive qualities and abilities. I want to empower clients to overcome challenges, develop coping strategies, and achieve personal growth.
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I will provide you with practical tools that can be implemented immediately. I will teach skills in four different areas: mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Rather than passively receiving treatment, individuals will actively engage in developing coping strategies, enhancing their sense of control and self-efficacy
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Mindfulness Skills
Stay present and fully engage with the current moment
Emotional Regulation Skills
Focuses on understanding and managing our emotions
Distress Tolerance Skills
Cope with and survive crises without making things worse
Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills
Improve relationships and communicate more effectively
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As your therapist, I will keep you accountable which is instrumental in helping you reach your goals. By establishing regular sessions, setting concrete objectives, and receiving consistent support and guidance, you are more likely to stay on track and make progress in areas that are important to you. This accountability can help you stay motivated, address obstacles, and continue moving forward in your personal growth and healing journey.
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DBT is a comprehensive cognitive-behavioral treatment for difficult to treat mental health disorders. Research has shown that DBT can lead to significant improvements in mood regulation, impulse control, and overall quality of life for those who engage in this evidence-based treatment approach.
“I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become.”
— Carl Jung
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