My Specialties
I work with people navigating a wide variety of struggles. Though I am trained as a generalist, I specialize in treating two clusters of diagnoses: Executive functioning disorders (especially ADHD) and anxiety disorders (such as OCD, phobias, and panic attacks). If you are struggling with one or more of these conditions, feel free to reach out to me via email to schedule a free phone consultation.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Many people with ADHD struggle with the well-known symptoms of ADHD, such as inattention, poor memory, and impulsivity. Some of the “other” difficulties (social problems, anxiety, depression, self-blame) can be even more problematic in the long-run. My approach to ADHD recognizes both aspects of this experience.
I utilize a neurodiverse framework, along with an acceptance and commitment approach to address these issues. From my perspective, there is nothing “wrong” with having ADHD, and it is not to be cured. Instead, my treatment focuses on first addressing the “other” components of ADHD through self-compassion and understanding. Then, I help integrate executive functioning support so that we can find better ways to integrate our full selves into a world that doesn’t always accommodate the ADHD mind.
Anxiety
Anxiety can take a major toll on people’s mental and physical health. Many of the people I have worked with have struggled with avoidance, difficulties in relationships, debilitating fear of failure, and reduced quality of life because of their anxiety. I tend to treat three types of anxiety most often: OCD, phobias, and panic attacks.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
People with OCD tend to feel stuck with repetitive and intrusive thoughts running through their head throughout the day, as well as feeling that their compulsions (repetitive behaviors) are the only way to help them relieve their anxiety. My approach to OCD utilizes Exposure and Response Therapy. In this approach, I help people notice their anxieties, and choose another path instead of the repetition of OCD.
Phobias
The avoidance associated with a phobia can make life feel restraining. People with phobias can lose touch with relationships, lose employment opportunities, and experience low quality of life. My approach to phobias focuses on a compassionate way of navigating exposure.
Panic Attacks
Panic attacks can be some of the most frightening and overwhelming experiences of a person’s life. My work with people experiencing panic utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which was developed specifically to address panic attacks. This approach is focused on decreasing the intensity and frequency of panic attacks quickly.