Areas of Specialization
These areas reflect the concerns I commonly support clients with in therapy. Many experiences overlap, and our work together is tailored to your unique needs and goals.
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Attention, impulsivity, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and the impact of ADHD on daily life, work, and relationships.
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Excessive worry, panic, avoidance, physical symptoms of anxiety, and ongoing feelings of fear or unease
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Moving through the world as a BIPOC person can come with experiences that are difficult to explain tCultural expectations, family pressures, racism, discrimination, identity questions, and the feeling of existing between different worlds can all shape how you experience yourself and your relationships.
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Distress related to body image, appearance, weight, or body-related thoughts and beliefs.
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Persistent exhaustion, emotional depletion, and a growing sense of numbness, often linked to prolonged stress, overwork, or caregiving.
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Patterns of over-prioritizing others, difficulty with boundaries, people-pleasing, and loss of self in relationships.
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Developing skills to manage intense emotions, stress, and distress in more adaptive and sustainable ways.
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Stress related to cultural expectations, intergenerational trauma, immigration, and identity negotiation.
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Low mood, loss of interest, fatigue, emotional numbness, and mood-related difficulties.
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Concerns related to eating behaviours, food rules, body distress, and patterns that impact physical and emotional well-being.
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Living between cultures can be complicated.
You may feel caught between different expectations, values, and ways of being. Perhaps you were raised with cultural traditions that feel important to you, while also trying to find your place in a society that often sends different messages about who you should be.
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Intergenerational trauma is the lasting emotional and psychological impact passed down through families across generations, often shaping patterns of anxiety, stress, and coping even in people who did not directly experience the original events.
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Ongoing family tension, communication challenges, and relational patterns affecting emotional health.
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Adjustment difficulties related to changes in roles, relationships, identity, work, school, or life circumstances.
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Persistent self-criticism, fear of mistakes, high internal standards, and difficulty feeling “good enough,” often linked to anxiety, stress, or burnout.
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A panic attack is a sudden surge of intense fear or discomfort that can feel overwhelming and, at times, frighteningly physical.
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Exploration of race, ethnicity, belonging, and experiences related to marginalization or cultural identity.
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Self-worth, self-criticism, shame, and difficulties with confidence or self-acceptance.
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Effects of past traumatic experiences, including emotional, relational, and nervous system responses.
