Rio Bauce LCSW 128081, LICSW 1140281

I use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients recognize and shift unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, low self-esteem, and stress. Through structured techniques, we’ll work on building more balanced thinking, developing coping skills, and creating lasting behavioral change. CBT is evidence-based and goal-oriented, making it effective for a wide range of concerns.

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that helps clients explore ambivalence and strengthen their motivation for change. I often use MI with individuals navigating substance use, health goals, or life transitions. This approach empowers you to uncover your own reasons for change, build confidence, and take steps aligned with your values and readiness.

In psychodynamic therapy, we explore how past experiences and relationships influence present patterns, behaviors, and emotions. I help clients uncover unconscious dynamics and unresolved issues that may be affecting their current lives. This insight-based approach supports long-term healing, fosters self-awareness, and helps you build more fulfilling relationships—with yourself and others.

I help clients manage anxiety by exploring root causes and teaching practical tools to regulate emotions and calm the nervous system. Using CBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic approaches, we work together to reduce worry, challenge negative thought patterns, and build coping skills. My goal is to create a safe space where you can gain insight, feel more in control, and navigate daily stress with greater ease.

I support individuals navigating substance use concerns with compassion and without judgment. Using motivational interviewing and harm reduction principles, I help clients explore their relationship with substances, identify personal goals, and make meaningful changes. Whether you're seeking moderation or sobriety, we’ll work together to foster self-understanding, resilience, and healthier coping strategies.

I work with clients to understand how early attachment experiences impact current relationships, self-esteem, and emotional patterns. By exploring these dynamics in therapy, we can uncover unmet needs and build healthier ways of relating to yourself and others. I use psychodynamic and emotionally focused approaches to support healing from attachment wounds and foster secure, connected relationships.