In individual therapy, I see clients seeking help for:
- Depression and depressive symptoms: irritability, fatigue, lack of motivation, diminished interest in pleasurable activities, weight loss or weight gain.
- Mood instability: mood swings, rapid cycling mood states
- Anxiety symptoms: general anxiety, social anxiety (dating, public speaking), PTSD and trauma (early childhood and recent traumatic events)
- Substance Abuse and Addictions: alcohol, nicotine, legal and illegal drugs, internet, shopping, pornography, etc.
- Stress Management:learn effective stress relief techniques such as relaxation and mindfulness.
- Anger Management: tracking and stopping destructive patterns of interactions and replacing them with productive communication.
- Grief and Loss: loss of loved ones, losses imparted by illness
- Life transitions: career changes, retirement, divorce, moving
- Personal and Spiritual Growth: deepening personal growth, seeking to renew spiritual or religious values.