Frieda Toroman

Low self-esteem often develops from painful experiences, self-criticism, perfectionism, or feeling like you're never "good enough." Therapy provides a space to build self-compassion, challenge unhelpful beliefs, strengthen confidence, and develop a more authentic, resilient relationship with yourself.

OCD is more than being organized or perfectionistic—it can involve intrusive thoughts, compulsions, reassurance seeking, and overwhelming doubt that interfere with daily life. Using evidence-based approaches, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), CBT, ACT, and IFS-informed strategies when appropriate, I help clients break free from the OCD cycle and regain a sense of freedom and control.

Anxiety can leave you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in cycles of worry, overthinking, perfectionism, or constantly expecting the worst. Together, we'll identify the patterns fueling your anxiety and develop practical, evidence-based tools to help you feel calmer, more confident, and more present in your daily life.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a compassionate, evidence-informed approach that helps clients understand and heal the different "parts" of themselves that may carry pain, fear, self-criticism, or protective roles. I use IFS to help clients develop greater self-awareness, reduce internal conflict, heal emotional wounds, and cultivate a stronger sense of calm, confidence, and self-compassion.

Psychodynamic therapy explores how past experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns influence current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I help clients gain insight into these underlying patterns, fostering greater self-awareness, healthier relationships, and lasting emotional growth.

CBT is a practical, evidence-based approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors contributing to anxiety, depression, OCD, and stress. I use CBT to help clients develop effective coping skills, improve emotional resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.