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About My Clients
I primarily work with children, adolescents, and young adults, including those with ADHD, Autism Spectrum, as well as parenting, men’s issues, LGBTQIA+, and body dysmorphia. I work with those who identify as geeky or nerdy and have anxiety or depression related to difficulties expressing their true self or finding others like them. In my office, you are welcome to be your true self or if you're unsure of who you really are. We can discover your authentic inner self together!
My Background and Approach
I graduated from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology with extensive education on the disparities on minority groups. I also have a background working with trauma in foster care, and have knowledge on the deep issues that come up in adoptive families. I find the work that we do together to be collaborative, so I take an interest in knowing what you want to work on in therapy. I like to help clients manage behaviors, thoughts, or sensations that have become stressful for them. This can be done through building new habits, forming new perspectives, and taking action. My goal when working with people is for you to become the best version of yourself. Together we will identify your strengths which can become your superpower. So, if you want to unlock your superpower, let's work together to discover it!
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe everyone can change and grow. I believe the limitations that we have are the ones we give ourselves that prevent us from growing. I believe that the struggles we have with mental health are from learning behaviors that become damaging to us. This means, I believe, that these behaviors can be unlearned and that you can create new ones that benefit your goals and growth. I believe that we can find tools in our passions and interests and that they can help bring new perspectives, draw parallels, and discover new things about ourselves that we have never thought about before. In my own experience, I have found martial arts helpful for developing discipline and focus because of my ADHD. Through video games, I was able to experience grounded stories of diverse characters. I was able to see new perspectives on my own life through characters I could relate to because of my adoption and multi-racial identity. This is also why I believe the media we consumes matters.