All of us would like to be happy. While our definition of what that means differs, the goal is ultimately the same. Sometimes we lose our way or forget what ”happiness” means to us. Our goal for each client is to use the time together to figure out what makes them happy and to pave the path toward it.
How would one get to be happy? How to get one’s wishes to come true? In the absence of fairy godmothers and magic genies, we have to rely on the guidance of the science of psychology.
As a therapists, I know that change is possible and that wishes could be granted, although not via a magic wand but via self-exploration and motivation. For that process to work, our minds and bodies need to be in harmony.
My approach to therapy strives to help one find a balance between mind and body. Achieving this balance is an important component of the healing process. Anxiety and depression can be unbearable and sometimes immobilizing; relationship problems can weaken our capacity for experiencing happiness; death, divorce, and trauma can leave us hopeless and hollow. Helping one to heal emotional wounds leads to regaining inner peace and fostering personal growth.
I come from an extensive background working with children, adults and families in both long and short term psychotherapy, using a mixture of cognitive behavioral, solution focused, mindfulness, stress management, and insight oriented techniques.
I would like to take “mystique” out of the terms “therapist” and “therapy”. I am part of the community where my practice is and as Mercedes ads say: “We live here too”. With years of experience, I have rethought the stereotype of a removed therapist and couch-bound patients. Instead, I consider a therapist – client duo a team that has common goals, YOUR goals. As a part of that team, I bring my knowledge of research in the areas of behavioral, cognitive, and emotional health, my compassion and belief that the therapy process could aid to one’s happiness and goal achievement, leading to a meaningful change in the quality of life. That’s my strength. I am looking forward to helping my patients find theirs.
How would one get to be happy? How to get one’s wishes to come true? In the absence of fairy godmothers and magic genies, we have to rely on the guidance of the science of psychology.
As a therapists, I know that change is possible and that wishes could be granted, although not via a magic wand but via self-exploration and motivation. For that process to work, our minds and bodies need to be in harmony.
My approach to therapy strives to help one find a balance between mind and body. Achieving this balance is an important component of the healing process. Anxiety and depression can be unbearable and sometimes immobilizing; relationship problems can weaken our capacity for experiencing happiness; death, divorce, and trauma can leave us hopeless and hollow. Helping one to heal emotional wounds leads to regaining inner peace and fostering personal growth.
I come from an extensive background working with children, adults and families in both long and short term psychotherapy, using a mixture of cognitive behavioral, solution focused, mindfulness, stress management, and insight oriented techniques.
I would like to take “mystique” out of the terms “therapist” and “therapy”. I am part of the community where my practice is and as Mercedes ads say: “We live here too”. With years of experience, I have rethought the stereotype of a removed therapist and couch-bound patients. Instead, I consider a therapist – client duo a team that has common goals, YOUR goals. As a part of that team, I bring my knowledge of research in the areas of behavioral, cognitive, and emotional health, my compassion and belief that the therapy process could aid to one’s happiness and goal achievement, leading to a meaningful change in the quality of life. That’s my strength. I am looking forward to helping my patients find theirs.
