Reasons clients come to see me.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Life with OCD can look like a meticulously ordered but endlessly repetitive loop, where specific thoughts and behaviors dictate each moment. It can turn daily routines into exhaustive rituals around symmetry, numbers, or a “just right” feeling. Through effective treatment such as ERP, there is great potential for reclaiming control over your mental landscape.
Anxiety
Anxiety refers to a wide spectrum of debilitating symptoms, ranging from persistent worry and fear to avoidance behaviors. As a solution-oriented therapist, I can help you to develop actionable strategies so that you can manage anxiety with resilience.
Perfectionism
Excessive self-criticism and high standards, along with an insatiable pursuit of flawlessness, can often lead to anxiety and poor self-esteem. Therapy can help challenge those perfectionistic thinking patterns and develop healthy coping skills toward a greater sense of self-worth.
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB)
BFRB refers to behaviors such as hair pulling, cheek biting, and skin picking. Not only do these behaviors lead to visible damage to areas of the body, but also causes avoidance of specific environments and activities, due to shame and embarrassment. I implement Habit Reversal Training in our work together, as an effective way to develop impulse control, cultivate self-awareness, and manage your unique triggers.
Intrusive Thoughts
Intrusive thoughts can feel like unwelcome guests in the mind, relentless in their presence. They cause disruption and anxiety in your daily life, even if you recognize those thoughts to be irrational. In our work together, we will use the tools and techniques to challenge these thoughts as well as undo the deep feelings of shame that are often associated with them.
Habit Change
Whether you’re wanting to change one particular habit or a sequence of broader lifestyle-related habits, the process of change involves behavioral strategies and setting realistic goals. Through evidence-based methods, you will be able to experience the power to reshape your habits and reclaim control over your life.