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About My Clients
My ideal clients are adolescents and adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and self-esteem issues. I also specialize in working with individuals with perfectionistic tendencies, traumatic backgrounds, and self-neglect. These issues often manifest as procrastination, overwork, burnout, and self-blame. I support clients in shifting to flexible attitudes and beliefs, which opens up space for effective problem-solving and behavior change.
My Background and Approach
I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York with 15 years of professional experience. I have extensive experience helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. My training includes Rational Emotive Cognitive Behavior Therapy (RECBT) from the Albert Ellis Institute of New York, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) from EMDRIE. Additionally, I incorporate interventions from Gestalt therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and other therapeutic approaches. My diverse training enables me to tailor my approach to meet each client's unique needs.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe in the power of facing fears and anxieties gradually, with tenderness, patience, acceptance, and imagination. My approach is both directive and flexible, allowing clients to choose the interventions they are comfortable with and set the pace for their therapy. I value creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel empowered to explore and address their core fears. In addition to my professional work, I am passionate about mental health advocacy and support various causes aimed at improving access to mental health care for underserved populations. I believe in the importance of continuous learning and growth, both for myself and my clients. Engaging in homework between sessions is something I encourage, as it enhances therapeutic gains and fosters self-awareness and personal growth.