My areas of specialization include:

1. •Addiction and Substance Use Problems
   

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

3. •Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
   

      Distractibility, executive functioning difficulties, rejection sensitivity

1. •Eating and Weight Disorders
   

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

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

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

2. •Behavioral Medicine
   

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

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

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

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

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

8. •Grief or Loss
   Bereavement, divorce, break-ups
   

9. •Trauma
   

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

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

12. •Women’s Health Issues
    

13. Pregnancy and postpartum depression and anxiety
    

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

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

My treatment approach includes evidenced-based practices:

1. • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
   

2. • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
   

3. • Compassion-Focused Therapy
   

4. • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
   

5. • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
   

6. • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
   

7. • Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention
   

8. • Motivational Enhancement Therapy/Motivation Interviewing