My areas of specialization include:

1. •Addiction and Substance Use Problems
   

2. Alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, stimulants, opioids, sedatives, prescription drugs, gambling, internet gaming
   

3. •Eating and Weight Disorders
   

4. Anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, obesity, body image  
   

5. •Behavioral Medicine
   

6. Chronic illness, pain, adjusting to medical conditions, medication adherence, physical health challenges
   

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I have worked with a broad range of client concerns, including:

1. •ADHD
   

     Attention, distractibility and concentration difficulties

1. •Anxiety
   Fear, nervousness, panic, stress, worry
   

2. •Mood Disorders
   Depression, sadness, irritability, mood swings
   

3. •Interpersonal Challenges
   Assertiveness, shyness, social discomfort, intimacy, difficulty forming relationships, relationship conflict
   

4. •Career Stress and Life Balance
   Finding balance between work and personal life, occupational burnout, clarifying personal beliefs, values, and goals
   

5. •Minority Stress
   Acculturation, immigrant experiences, multicultural concerns, reactions to experiences of discrimination
   

6. •Grief or Loss
   Bereavement, separation or divorce, break-ups
   

7. •Trauma
   

8. Emotional, physical or sexual abuse, rape, violence
   

9. •Sexual and Gender Identity
   Exploring sexual or gender identity concerns
   

10. •Women’s Health Issues
    

11. Pregnancy and postpartum depression and anxiety
    

12. •Life Role Changes
    Personal and professional identity, caregiving, becoming a parent, career planning, independence and autonomy
    

13. •Personal Growth and Wellness
    Finding meaning and engaging in a healthy lifestyle
    

My treatment approach includes evidenced-based practices:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Compassion-Focused Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention

Motivational Enhancement Therapy/Motivation Interviewing