Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PSY # 29817
Happiness does not depend on what you have or who you are. It solely relies on what you think.
About Me
As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I am here to help YOU live a better and happier life—through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
As the first step I'd like for us to get clear on your goal for treatment. May they be managing anxiety, getting-rid-of self-defeating thoughts, overcoming depression, or learning to manage challenging relationships. Listing goals helps us stay focused on the treatment. Meeting the goals indicates progress, or even end of treatment. What are your goals? What would you like to get out of therapy?
CBT is the first line treatment for mood related problems like depression and anxiety. It is also the best treatment suggested for behavioral patterns like procrastination, or compulsive eating. As a CBT therapist, I work collaboratively with my clients. Without your cooperation my highly effective CBT tools are useless. CBT can free you from your anxiety, alleviate your depression, and help you feel closer with the people you love. I recommend CBT to people who are willing to put a little but of work for a more rapid recovery.
My educational background includes a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and a Master of Arts in Psychology, from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, Palo Alto, CA. (currently known as Sofia University). Along with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Buddhist Psychology from Naropa University, Boulder, CO.
I did my specialization in pediatric and adults ERP (Exposure Response Prevention) with IOCDF (the International OCD Foundation) and CTSA (the Center for the Treatment and Study on Anxiety, at Penn Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania).
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