Treatment Areas

I specialize in the outpatient treatment of adult and elderly populations.

Outpatient Mental Health

Areas in which counseling can provide benefit include, but are not limited to:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Self Worth

  • Motivational Struggles

  • Relationships

  • Communication Skills

  • Stress Management

  • Life Transitions

Drug & Alcohol Addiction

Mental health treatments for drug and alcohol addiction focus on addressing both the substance use disorder and any co-occurring mental health conditions. Effective treatment usually involves a combination of therapies and interventions.

Substance Use Evaluations

Involving the collection of information to evaluate a client's functioning and needs involves identifying the presenting issue, reviewing past and current symptoms, developing a diagnostic impression (if relevant), and recommending appropriate treatment services or strategies.

Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA)

A Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is a systematic process used to understand the purpose or function of a particular behavior in order to develop effective interventions.

Therapeutic Interventions

Some of the therapeutic interventions I use include:

  • Identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and behavior. It can be utilized in a wide range of mental health concerns. It provides individuals with practical tools and strategies to improve their emotional well-being and quality of life.

  • DBT is a treatment that helps people learn skills to manage intense emotions, cope with challenging situations, and improve relationships. It’s based o mindfulness and behavioral therapy, and is derived from cognitive behavioral therapy. It includes four main components: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal efectiveness.

  • MI is a collaborative, goal-oriente style of communication with particular attention to the language of change. It is designed to strengthen personal motivation for and commitment to a specific goal by eliciig and exploring the person’s own reasons for change within an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion.

  • SFBT is a short-term, goal-oriented therapy approach that works with your strengths to help you create the future you desire.

    In SFBT, you’ll discuss with a therapist what’s important to you, how you believe your life would be if your current challenges are resolved, and what strengths you have to make that happen.

  • The 12 Steps , originated by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), is a spiritual foundation for personal recovery from the effects of alcoholism, both for the person using alcohol as well as their friends and family in Al-Anon Family Groups.

    The 12 Steps are also used in recovery programs for addictions other than alcohol.