Positive Psychology focuses on the positive influences in the client’s life, such as institutions, optimistic emotions, and character strengths.
Positive Psychology therapists believe that emotional and mental factors lead to happiness, so they help clients identify happiness from moment to moment.
Positive Psychology utilizes positive emotion, engagement, and meaning to enhance the client’s life. The therapist will ask the client to maintain a journal of positive experiences each day in detail. Keeping a gratitude journal helps rewire the brain, offsetting ruminations of negativity. The client becomes more attentive to their expectations and memories of events, creating a more balanced perspective.
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( English | español ) In my private practice, I aim to help professionals and young adults with their personal and professional struggles, navigating life transitions, intersecting identities and family difficulties. I am one of the few mental health providers in the DC area trained by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and prior to private practice, I worked at Children’s Hospital Los...
Imagine having problems and knowing you need help but don't know what to do. I want to help you find the answers to those problems. Imagine finding those answers and being able to trust yourself enough to utilize those tools to improve your life. The greatest clients are the ones who know they have issues and work hard to become the expert of their own lives and conquer their hurt, stress, and...
For over 14 years I have worked with adults, seniors, children, and adolescents, providing a compassionate, safe, and non- judgmental approach to address issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, loss and grief, life transitions, and more. I combine traditional talk therapy with the creative arts which helps you connect to your best self and fullest potential and find your voice. By combining...
It can be hard for some to be able to open up and speak about their issues, needs or goals. These things can be daunting and intimidating to identify and tackle on your own. My goal is to make that as easy as possible for you. Whether you are going through a transitional period in your life or you are trying to make positive changes in the life of you or your family, it can be helpful to have...
My ideal client could be anyone within any population. I have gained a number of skills with adolescents and adults that range from trauma, crisis, substance abuse and overall mental health issues that affects individuals and their families. I focus on motivating families to work together in order to strengthen their family unit. I have received training on Ethics, Responding to the Military Ch...
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I realize that no two people are the same and as such tailor my therapy to meet the specific needs of my clients. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or any other issue, I will help you recognize underlying problems, fully realize your strengths, and adjust certain behaviors and thoughts to see things in a different, healthier way. My clinical practice specializes in...
*ALL SESSIONS ARE VIA VIDEO FROM YOUR COMPUTER OR PHONE* Are you feeling overwhelmed with life, work stress, family obligations, or struggling with healing from a divorce, childhood abuse, or an unexpected negative event that you just can't seem to get past? Do you find that your thoughts are constantly going over and over the same fears and worries and you just can't seem to get them to stop?...
Have you ever had one of those days, weeks, or months? Do you have a child or teen with anxiety, depression, or challenging behaviors? Many of us have been through similar situations and have found coping strategies that build resiliency and grit. Do you wish to collaborate in exploring a future with less conflict and pain? If you’re looking for an improved quality of life and more peaceful dai...
Looking to create change in your life or your relationship? Is your current way of thinking or communicating preventing this change? Maybe you or your child needs assistance with establishing identity and improving self esteem. You may be looking for a therapist that is empathetic and respects your right to self determination, so that you can explore your change process in a safe environment. M...
We all want to feel that we are in control, alive and balanced. The reality is we can get stuck, confused, and in need of help. Feelings of frustration, hurt, doubt, worry, sadness, self-blame, or loneliness can set in. In other words, we become “unhappy.” We want to feel that we have a choice. A choice that will make things better whether it is for ourselves, our relationship, or our children....
Life can be overwhelming. Do you experience anxiety, depression, low self esteem or relationship issues and need guidance to move forward? Together, we will identify and explore these issues. We will create goals so you can better understand the changes needed to make a difference in your life. I offer a nonjudgmental, safe space so you can become comfortable enough to explore and examine whate...
I work with adolescents, adults, and seniors experiencing depression, anxiety, and issues related to parenting, trauma, technology/social media use, peer conflict, intimate partner violence/conflict, and major life transitions (eg. first-time parenting, leaving for college, returning to work, divorce, empty nest). I teach a graduate-level course at Johns Hopkins on social media's effect on ment...
My prior work was as a crisis intervention clinician focused on short term therapy utilizing very specific goals to achieve balance once again. I have also worked with individuals that have developmental disabilities and chronic mental health issues employing a supportive therapeutic approach to achieve a stable live style. I am fluent in Portuguese and am able work with anyone requiring therap...
