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About My Clients
I work with clients from multiple backgrounds with a variety of concerns. Some are college students or young adults who are facing challenges in transitioning to living on their own. Others have depression, anxiety, eating disorders, or other difficulties that are interfering with their overall functioning. I look forward to getting to know you and helping in any way possible.
My Background and Approach
I received my doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the University of Hawaii in 2008. I have specialized training in the treatment of eating disorders as well as in behavior therapy (BT) and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). BT is an approach in which environmental contingencies are manipulated to produce change. CBT focuses on identifying, challenging, and revising maladaptive thought processes in order to produce change in feelings and behavior. Both are short-term approaches and are supported through research to help individuals with a wide range of difficulties.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe that therapy is a collaborative process where the client and therapist work as a team to achieve the client's goals. My priority is your wellbeing, and I am dedicated to working towards this through all possible efforts. I consider therapy to be a success when clients learn skills that they can independently utilize in the “real world” when current and future challenges present. In other words, the best therapy is that which is no longer needed.