Description I have more than 15 years of experience as a practicing Clinical Psychologist working in University, academic medical center, and private practice settings. I have sophisticated skills in Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, which has demonstrated the most efficacy with anxiety disorders in clinical research studies. I am also a published author, with more than 20 articles and book chapters in areas of trauma, PTSD, and Biopsychosocial functioning.
My specialized expertise in Biopsychosocial Theory allows me to treat anxiety as a complex mind-body response involving your thoughts, feelings, and physiology. i will explain to you how the fight-flight-freeze response works and help you cope with it. I I help clients to develop mastery and self-efficacy over anxiety using techniques such as confronting feared situations or memories, learning muscle relaxation and deep breathing, identifying triggers and interrupting automatic behavior patterns, and changing negative thought patterns. I provide empathy, support, and active guidance so you do not face your fears alone.
I work collaboratively with you to develop an individualized treatment plan that best suits your personal style and life situation. Because these techniques are powerful, often substantial change can occur in a matter of weeks or months. I provide you with information, tools and coping strategies to help you tolerate and diminish your anxiety so you can move forward with the things that matter most in your life.
Treatment Modalities: Cognitive-Behavior Therapy Abdominal Breathing Deep Muscle Relaxation Mindfulness Guided Mental Imagery Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Exposure Therapy for Trauma Expressive Writing Therapy
Insurance Accepted: I am not on any HMO plans. I can provide a receipt for services with codes suitable for submission to insurance companies if you have out of network coverage.
Fee Schedule: Sliding scale based on income and case difficulty, ranging from $70.00 to $150.00. Average session cost $125.00