Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists in 84058

For over 25 years, I've been helping individuals, couples, and families struggling with a range of problems including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, ADD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, marital and family distress, infidelity, and sexual addictions. Working as a therapist, researcher, and professor in medical settings throughout my career (University of Texas Medical Branch, University of Nebraska Medical Center) has informed my work with individuals and families to provide whole-personal care, integrating mind, body, and spirit.

We develop our interpersonal styles when we are very young. Moving into adulthood, people tend to keep doing what they’ve always done – even if it has stopped working. As a result, they may feel depressed, anxious, and blocked from having the rich life experiences that they crave. In my psychotherapy practice, I work with older adolescents and adults who are struggling in relationships – with parents, employers, friends, or intimate partners - and do not know why or what to do about it. My aim is to help people (1) develop an awareness of their interpersonal styles and (2) find ways to make adaptive change in their lives.

I believe in finding a way forward: through life changes, loss, anxiety, depression and other obstacles. I have worked with college students and adults for 20 years, offering optimism, understanding, and strategies for change. With a thorough background in evidence-based practices, current CBT-training, and focused training in OCD treatment, I have skills which can help clients move ahead.

Feeling lonely, hurt, misunderstood, or frustrated in your marriage can feel overwhelmingly debilitating at times. As a therapist, I am here to support you and your partner without judgment, wherever you may be in your journey. Using evidence-based practices, I work with couples to foster healthier relationship patterns by deepening their understanding of themselves and each other. This can be hard–as it requires vulnerability, honesty, and practice–but I believe in you! Some of the greatest hope and healing I have witnessed, transpires between partners in the therapy room.

Beginning the process of therapy can be daunting and messy. You may be feeling alone while struggling with anxiety, depression, and possibly some negative self talk such as I’m not good enough, I’m a failure, a burden, etc. If that’s the case, I am here to tell you that you are not alone. Many individuals struggle with these things and having someone to talk to about it can really help! My therapeutic style very much so represents my roots. I have the casual CA laid back personality mixed with some keeping it real east coast energy. I show up as my full self and am not your typical tell me how that makes you feel kind of therapist.

If you’re feeling stuck in the endless cycle of intrusive thoughts and spiraling anxiety, I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing OCD, anxiety (generalized anxiety, social anxiety, body-dysmorphia, and panic) disorders, as well as trauma/PTSD. I also treat trichotillomania (hair-pulling) and skin-picking disorders. I am passionate about working with others to find hope, growth and healing in their journey.

In my mind, the ideal client a person who has identified that some aspect of their life has stopped working for them. That person wants the help to make their life back to a working order. I enjoy helping with a variety of clientele, couples, and individuals. People who seek out a counselor to validate the fact that change is necessary, and desire professional help to collaborate in identifying their own natural strengths (or at least potential capabilities) towards overcoming difficulties seem to be very goal oriented. These people are exciting to work with. My hope is that my warm and inviting office atmosphere and my own upbeat a

Life includes unique and meaningful journeys for each of us. During that journey, we all face wounds that require healing and mending. As a therapist, I would be honored to be a part of the healing journey for you and your loved ones. My goal is to provide a collaborative, supportive, and understanding environment focused on your growth, development, and recovery. I approach therapy with a respect for the importance of care in multiple life areas: biological, psychological, relational, and spiritual. I seek to provide healing with respect to the many unique identities and experiences that we each hold in our lives.

Life can be hard at times, but we do not have to experience it alone. If you are feeling down, on-edge, or in despair, our work together can help you find meaning and happiness. As a therapist, I see you as an expert on your life and will value our work together from a collaborative approach.

Unexpected situations and moments sneak upon all of us at some point, leaving us feeling unsettled, yet sometimes those situations threaten to overcome us. They challenge and disrupt our relationships, our lifestyles, and even our core beliefs. We feel as though we are wading through each day - existing - and hoping things will change, but not really knowing where to begin, or if it's even possible. Guess what? As bleak as today is, there is hope. Tomorrow will come, and you can regain control of what your tomorrows will look like.