Clinicians who offer sliding scale payment structures may offer lower or reduced fees based on an individual's ability to pay. Please contact this clinician for more details regarding their fees or sliding scale policy.My Approach to Helping
I moved to the US when I was nine years old. Without knowing the language, I struggled with making connections. This led me to experience depression. In my culture and my family, depression "doesn't exist." I have felt isolated and ostracized by my own family. Once I pulled myself out of the depressive state, I knew I wanted to focus on helping other people who are or were in a similar situation.
It is very important to me that my clients feel safe, understood, and heard. The modality of the sessions will be based on what the client is struggling with. For instance, if it is childhood trauma, I might use a psychodynamic approach that focuses on the roots of emotional suffering. If it is anxiety, I might focus on CBT techniques and assign homework. I do try to incorporate holistic therapy into the sessions, as mind, body, and soul work together to gain proper balance in all aspects of life.
The clients that I typically work with are adults that are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, personal growth, self-esteem, relationships, and LGBTQIA+.
During the beginning sessions, it is mostly information gathering, and the client would do most of the talking. Moving forward, once the rapport has been built, I would challenge the clients and their belief systems if needed.