I specialize in assessing and treating a number of conditions including:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Life Transitions
- Relationships
- Self-esteem
- Grief
- Parenting
- Prenatal and Postpartum
- Trauma from the past and/or present
Modalities of Treatment and Possible Benefits
I am trained in a variety of effective techniques rooted in evidence-based practice. Therefore, we can tailor each moment of the session to meet your goals.
In particular, I am trained in Mindfulness Based Therapies. Please click HERE to read a blog in Scientific American on the benefits of Mindfulness. Multiple research studies have shown the following benefits from Mindfulness work:
- Stress Reduction
- Reduced Rumination
- Increase in Attention/Focus
- Less Emotional Reactivity
- Relationship Satisfaction
- Faster recovery to baseline after being provoked
- Increase in Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion
I am also trained in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). Please click HERE to read an article published in 2014 on ISTDP. Empirical research in ISTDP has shown the following benefits:
- Reduction in symptoms related to Panic Disorder
- Resolve Medically Unexplained Symptoms (Somatization)
- Short-term nature is cost effective
- Long Term Improvement
Collaboration with Professionals
I also work in collaboration with a number of excellent psychiatrists and specialists in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area to provide comprehensive treatment.
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