Individual Therapy
Structure of Sessions
I work with individuals 14 and above. The initial stages of individual treatment is focused on building a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients. I have found this to be instrumental to the progress that we make in session. We then explore the presenting issues that bring you in and collaborate on a treatment plan that is aimed at achieving your goals and maintaining progress over time. To ensure that you achieve your mental health goals, I will be collecting feedback when appropriate.
Treatment Specialties
My individual treatment specialties include the following:
- Anxiety (Performance Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety)
- Panic attacks
- Depression (including high-functioning depression)
- Work-related/academic stress
- Perfectionism
- Cultural and multicultural issues
- Life transitions
- Relationship challenges
- Trauma
- Attachment wounds
- Challenges with self-worth, self-esteem, self-image, confidence
- Immigration-related challenges (1st and 2nd generation)
- Grief
- Disability and/or chronic illness
- Isolation/Loneliness
Interventions
I utilize evidence-based treatment models such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma-focused CBT, Narrative Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy to treat symptoms, depending on your presentation and what works best for you. Treatment planning will always be a collaborative process.