Clinical Focus

Individual therapy is a confidential, collaborative process grounded in trust, thoughtful exploration, and purposeful growth. You are invited to bring forward any concerns—whether longstanding or newly emerging—in a space that is confidential and respectful.

Together, we will clarify your goals and address areas such as:

• Stress, anxiety, and depression
• High sensitivity
• Trauma recovery, including EMDR
• Assertiveness and self-advocacy 
• Relationship challenges
• Self-injurious behaviors
• Increased use of alcohol or substance
• Aging and life transitions
• Codependency
• Disability and identity
• Overwhelm or emotional fatigue
• Parenting concerns
• Belonging and connection
• Adjustment to new environments or stages of life
• Women’s issues
• Self-actualization and personal growth
   

Whether you are seeking relief from distress or striving toward deeper fulfillment, our work will be tailored to your strengths, values, and long-term vision.  Reaching out for therapy is a meaningful first step toward clarity, stability, and lasting change.

Periods of academic life are marked by rapid growth, shifting expectations, and increasing independence. Students often face enormous internal pressure. Therapy provides a confidential, supportive space to slow down, reflect, and use school experiences to develop practical life skills. Work may focus on strengthening self-awareness, resilience, and direction.

Together, we can explore:

• Boundaries and self-respect
• High sensitivity and attention differences (HSP, ADD/ADHD, spectrum experiences)
• The desire to fit in while maintaining authenticity
• Peer pressure and social challenges
• Developing healthy relationships
• Substance use concerns
• Navigating family conflict
• Symptoms of depression, anxiety, or anger
• Shame, fear, and confusion
• Perfectionism and fear of failure
• Self-harm, self-criticism, and self-doubt
• Obstacles to achieving goals
• Identifying strengths and abilities
• Clarifying best next steps
• Movement toward self-actualization
   

This stage of life is not only about academic performance—it is about building identity, confidence, and the capacity to make thoughtful, self-directed choices. With focused support, growth becomes intentional rather than overwhelming.