Specializations

Stress and burnout share many symptoms, such as headaches, fatigue, sleep problems, irritability, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating. When stress becomes prolonged and overwhelming, it can lead to burnout, which is marked by persistent exhaustion, cynicism or detachment, reduced performance, and a sense of ineffectiveness. Burnout may also cause frequent illness, loss of motivation, and withdrawal from usual activities.

Having a safe, supportive space in therapy to explore underlying causes, process difficult emotions, and develop practical tools for stress management, emotional regulation, and restoring work-life balance, empowers you to regain a sense of control, improve well-being, and prevent future burnout.

Depression and bipolar disorder are mood disorders that I often see in my practice. Both conditions can significantly impact daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. Some common presentations of depression include persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, low energy, and loss of interest in activities; while bipolar disorder involves cycles of depressive episodes and periods of elevated or irritable mood known as mania or hypomania. Both conditions can cause changes in sleep, appetite, concentration, and motivation, but bipolar disorder is distinguished by its alternating mood states.

With proper diagnosis and treatment—including therapy, medication, and lifestyle support—individuals with depression or bipolar disorder can manage symptoms and lead fulfilling lives.

Grief can arise from many types of losses, including the death of a loved one, divorce, loss of a job, or even changes in lifestyle, health, or identity. The mental health impacts of grief are wide-ranging. In the short term, people may experience shock, denial, sadness, anger, guilt, confusion, and physical symptoms like sleep problems or fatigue. Long-term or unresolved grief can lead to depression, anxiety, social withdrawal, and even post-traumatic stress symptoms. Grief may also disrupt concentration, appetite, and immune function, and can challenge spiritual beliefs or sense of meaning.

While no therapy can help you “get over“ the deep sense of loss, through empathetic therapy, you can learn to manage painful emotions, reduce feelings of guilt or blame, and reconnect with meaningful activities and relationships.

Perfectionism can be subtle and yet have a profound and often harmful impact on mental health. I regularly meet with clients who set unrealistically high standards for themselves or feel excessive pressure to meet others’ expectations, without realizing their perfectionistic mindset and behaviors are causing chronic stress and anxiety. The constant self-criticism and worry about being judged can lead to feelings of inadequacy, low self-esteem, and even depression, as perfectionists struggle to accept anything less than flawless outcomes.

Therapy can be highly effective in addressing perfectionism by providing a supportive space to explore the roots of perfectionistic thinking, challenge unrealistic standards, and enable the pursuit of excellence instead.

Research suggests that the average person experiences a significant life transition every 12 to 18 months, with particularly major changes—sometimes called "lifequakes"—occurring 3 to 5 times over a lifetime. Common stressful life transitions I see in the therapy room include starting or finishing school, entering the workforce, changing careers, relocation, getting married or divorced, becoming a parent, experiencing health challenges, and coping with the loss of a loved one. While these changes can offer opportunities for growth, maladjustment—difficulty adapting to new circumstances—can negatively affect mental health, academic or work performance, and overall quality of life.

While I cannot change the stressful and probably difficult transition you’re facing, I’ll work with you to develop personalized coping strategies that empower you to navigate challenges with greater resilience and confidence.

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges in modern days. The most common types of clinical anxiety (and symptoms) that I see in my practice include generalized anxiety disorder (persistent and excessive worry), panic disorder (sudden intense fear and physical symptoms), and social anxiety disorder (overwhelming fear of social situations). Symptoms often overlap and may include restlessness, irritability, trouble concentrating, sleep difficulties, muscle tension, rapid heartbeat, sweating, dizziness, gastrointestinal discomfort, and a strong urge to avoid anxiety-provoking situations, significantly interfere with daily life.

Therapy is highly effective in treating anxiety by helping you uncover the underlying causes of your worries, challenge negative thought patterns, and develop practical coping strategies to manage physical symptoms.