Services
Individual tele-therapy | I’m treating individuals at this time. Please join the You Rise Counseling email listing via the contact page for updates on when parent coaching and teen group therapy will become available.
All age groups | Individuals of all ages are welcome. Please note my extensive experience working with teens 12-17 years old in particular.
LGBTQ+ safe space | Consider me an LGBTQ+ ally who will treat you with the care and dignity you deserve, listen with an open mind, and support your therapy goals without bias.
Issues I Help With
Anxiety
Excessive Worry | Fear of Death
Shortness of Breath | Rapid Heartbeat
Chest Pain | Headaches | Dizziness | Nausea
Excessive Sweating | Excessive Urination
Restlessness | Insomnia | Muscle Tension
Digestive Issues | Weakened Immune System
Depression
Persistent Sadness | Suicidal Thoughts
Irritability | Emptiness | Crying Spells
Hopelessness | Loss of Interest | Worthlessness
Excessive Guilt | Withdrawal | Restlessness
Low Motivation | Excessive Sleeping | Insomnia
Weight Loss | Weight Gain | Poor Focus
Identity
Feeling Lost or Trapped in Life Cycles
Not Knowing Purpose in Life, Role in Society
Unclear on Values, Beliefs, Interests, Passions
Indecisive on Career, Education, Life Path
Fear of the Unknown | Self Esteem Issues
Internal Conflict About Sexuality, Faith, Culture
Therapeutic Approaches I Use
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is centered around understanding the relationship between your thoughts, feelings and behaviors to help change maladaptive behavior for the better. Cognitive behavioral therapists focus on identifying and modifying your dysfunctional/negative thought patterns for you to see positive change in the identified negatively impacted areas of your life. Clients with anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder historically see the most beneficial outcomes from CBT.
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
SFBT is goal-directed and brief. There is an intentional focus on the specific goals you want to achieve for a rewarding future, as opposed to focusing on your perceived problems in the present. Therapists utilizing SFBT help you identify and activate your strengths, as well as your untapped resources. They also highlight your successful management of obstacles in the past to encourage and empower you in the present. Youth and young adults experiencing short-term difficulties with transitioning into new stages of life historically see the most beneficial outcomes from SFBT.