Services
- Individual
About My Clients
I have extensive experience working with young adults who are first generation college students/professionals and are trying to find a work-life-school balance while also attending to the many roles they play in their lives. I've helped many clients struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, racial trauma, social anxiety, grief, communication, and life transitions. I also have experience providing clients with career counseling.
My Background and Approach
Starting therapy for the first time may be overwhelming, but my focus is on creating a welcoming and open environment. I believe in strengths-based therapy, working collaboratively to identify your unique strengths and use them effectively to find solutions. The goal is also to improve resilience by creating an internal coping skills toolbox that they can pull from if a similar situation arises in the future. In addition to strengths-based therapy, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you recognize and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT offers problem-solving techniques, resilience-building strategies, relaxation exercises, stress management skills, and behavioral changes like assertiveness training through role-playing. CBT sessions are structured around your goals and may include homework assignments to help you practice and apply these skills outside of our sessions.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I decided to become a therapist because I believe everyone can benefit from guidance in navigating life's challenges. My aim is to offer understanding, clarity, support, and structure to help individuals make sense of their experiences. My strengths lie in creativity and resourcefulness, allowing me to provide clients with tools like worksheets and local referrals for additional support. I I was able to hone my referral skills by creating a diverse mental health resource referral book that includes mental health resources in NYC. It also includes resources for immigration assitance, homeless services, BIPOC specific services, differently abled services and support groups.As a person of color, I am dedicated to serving underserved communities in mental health and breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness within different ethnic groups. Together, let's work towards finding clarity, coping strategies, healthy boundaries, and positive habits to navigate life's complexities.