Specialties
College & graduate student mental health -
Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression
Cultural Adjustment -
Transitioning from another country, state, or city; adjusting as an international student or out-of-state student
Existential challenges -
Questioning purpose, spirituality, existence; finding one’s path and voice, especially when it differs from society's expectations
Meditation/mindfulness -
Developing practices to encourage a state of active, open attention on the present
Artist mental health -
Understanding of highly creative minds; goal setting related to the artistic and creative process; support finding meaningful balance in one’s life
Multicultural counseling -
Multicultural therapy considers the role cultural, ethnic, and racial identities have in the unique experience of the client and the therapeutic process of healing. A multicultural therapist brings a diverse cultural knowledge and curiosity as well as a sensitivity to the history of oppression and the politics of power. The therapist offers an empathetic space to explore cultural identity and how this relates to the client’s process of healing and wellbeing.
International students -
Working with international students
Identity development -
Understanding, accepting, and strengthening one’s sense of self through the exploration of family, work, and personal values
Anxiety -
Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression -
Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Life transitions -
Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Loss and grief -
Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance
Trauma -
Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
