Conditions We Treat
Depression
Depression is more than just feeling sad or going through a rough patch—it’s a serious mental health condition that affects how a person feels, thinks, and functions in daily life. It can lead to emotional and physical problems and reduce a person’s ability to enjoy life.
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Common Symptoms: Persistent sadness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, changes in sleep and appetite, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, difficulty concentrating, and thoughts of self-harm.
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Types of Depression: Includes Major Depressive Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia), Postpartum Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Bipolar Depression.
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Causes: A combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors.
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Treatment Options: Evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), medication, and lifestyle interventions can be highly effective.
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You Are Not Alone: Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions, and help is available. Seeking support is a sign of strength.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress, but when it becomes constant, overwhelming, or begins to interfere with daily life, it may be a sign of an anxiety disorder. Common symptoms include excessive worry, restlessness, racing thoughts, difficulty sleeping, irritability, and physical signs such as rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, or muscle tension. While these experiences can feel isolating, you are not alone—and help is available.
Key Facts About Getting Help:
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Highly Treatable: Anxiety disorders are among the most treatable mental health conditions. Many people experience significant relief with therapy and support.
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Evidence-Based Approaches: We use a combination of proven methods tailored to your needs, including:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to challenge anxious thoughts and behaviors
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to address anxiety related to past trauma
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Mindfulness-Based Techniques to help ground you in the present moment and reduce overthinking
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to foster psychological flexibility and resilience
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Healing Happens Over Time: With consistency, support, and the right tools, you can reduce anxiety and feel more empowered in your everyday life.
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You’re Not Alone: Millions struggle with anxiety—and many find lasting relief through therapy.
How We Can Help:
In therapy, you’ll find a compassionate, judgment-free space to explore what’s fueling your anxiety. Together, we’ll build a customized plan to help you understand your triggers, calm your nervous system, and strengthen your ability to cope. Reaching out for help is a powerful first step—and you don’t have to take it alone.
Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by intense shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels. These changes include episodes of mania or hypomania (feeling unusually energetic, euphoric, or irritable) and depression (feeling deeply sad, hopeless, or fatigued). These episodes can vary in intensity and duration, and may significantly impact a person’s ability to function in daily life, relationships, and work.
Key Facts About Getting Help:
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It’s Treatable: With proper treatment and support, individuals with bipolar disorder can manage symptoms effectively and lead fulfilling, stable lives.
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Therapy is Essential: Psychotherapy can help individuals better understand mood changes, identify triggers, and develop healthy coping strategies.
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Medication Matters: Bipolar disorder often requires a combination of therapy and mood-stabilizing medications for long-term management.
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You Are Not Alone: Millions of people live with bipolar disorder. Early diagnosis and consistent treatment can significantly improve quality of life.
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Tailored Support Works Best: Each person’s experience with bipolar disorder is unique. A personalized, compassionate approach is key to lasting stability.
How We Can Help:
We offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can work collaboratively with a therapist to gain insight, find balance, and build resilience. Our approach may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to manage mood symptoms, Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) to establish routines, and EMDR if trauma plays a role in mood instability. Together, we’ll create a plan that supports you through both challenges and successes.
Help is available, and healing is possible. You deserve support that honors your journey.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event such as combat, natural disasters, serious accidents, assault, or other life-threatening situations. While it's natural to feel afraid or distressed after trauma, PTSD involves ongoing symptoms that disrupt daily life and emotional well-being long after the danger has passed.
Common symptoms of PTSD may include intrusive memories or flashbacks, nightmares, emotional numbness, avoidance of reminders of the trauma, heightened anxiety, and difficulty sleeping or concentrating. Individuals with PTSD may feel stuck in a state of alertness, or struggle with feelings of guilt, shame, or detachment from others.
Healing from PTSD is possible. Through evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and trauma-informed care, individuals can learn to process their experiences, restore a sense of safety, and regain control of their lives.
If you're living with the effects of trauma, you're not alone—and support is available. We provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to help you navigate your healing journey at a pace that feels right for you.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental rituals (compulsions) performed to reduce distress or prevent a feared outcome. These cycles can become time-consuming, emotionally exhausting, and interfere with daily life, work, or relationships.
Obsessions may include intrusive worries about contamination, safety, order, or morality, while compulsions might involve repetitive actions like excessive handwashing, checking, counting, or seeking reassurance. People with OCD often recognize that their thoughts and behaviors are irrational, but feel unable to stop them.
OCD is not simply about being overly neat or organized—it’s a complex and treatable condition. With the right support, individuals can experience significant relief. Evidence-based treatments such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a specialized form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), are highly effective in helping individuals manage OCD symptoms and regain control.
If you’re struggling with obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviors, you’re not alone. Therapy offers a safe and supportive environment to understand your experience and begin your path toward healing and freedom.
Panic Disorder
Panic Disorder is a type of anxiety disorder marked by recurring and unexpected panic attacks—sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort that can peak within minutes. These episodes may include physical symptoms such as a racing heart, shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, trembling, or a feeling of being out of control or detached from reality.
While it's normal to feel anxious in stressful situations, Panic Disorder involves a cycle of fear and avoidance. Many individuals begin to worry about having another attack and may change their behavior or avoid certain places or situations, which can significantly impact daily life, work, and relationships.
Living with Panic Disorder can feel overwhelming, but it is highly treatable. Therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based interventions, and exposure therapy can help individuals understand the root of their anxiety, reduce the frequency and intensity of panic attacks, and build confidence in managing symptoms.
If panic attacks are affecting your life, know that support is available. Therapy offers a safe and compassionate space to explore your experiences and regain a sense of calm and control.
Grief and Loss
Grief is a natural and deeply personal response to loss—whether it's the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a significant life transition, or the loss of health, identity, or dreams for the future. There is no “right” way to grieve, and the process can bring a range of emotions including sadness, anger, guilt, numbness, confusion, or even relief.
Grief can affect us emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Some may find it difficult to return to daily routines, connect with others, or find meaning in life after loss. While grief is a normal part of the human experience, it can sometimes feel isolating or overwhelming.
Therapy offers a compassionate space to navigate the complexities of grief and begin the healing process. Together, we can honor your loss, make sense of your emotions, and move toward a place of deeper understanding and peace—at your own pace.
Whether your loss is recent or something you've carried for years, you don’t have to walk through it alone. Support is available, and healing is possible.
Stress Management
Stress is a common part of life, but when it becomes chronic or overwhelming, it can take a serious toll on your physical health, emotional well-being, relationships, and overall quality of life. Whether it's caused by work pressures, family responsibilities, financial concerns, or major life changes, unmanaged stress can lead to anxiety, irritability, sleep issues, and even burnout.
Effective stress management is about more than just "relaxing"—it’s about developing healthy coping strategies, improving emotional resilience, and learning to respond to life’s challenges with greater clarity and confidence.
In therapy, we work together to identify the sources of your stress, understand how it impacts you, and build personalized tools to help you feel more balanced and in control. This may include mindfulness techniques, cognitive-behavioral strategies, boundary setting, time management, and other evidence-based approaches tailored to your needs.
You don’t have to live in a constant state of tension. With support and practical tools, you can reduce stress and create more space for peace, purpose, and well-being in your daily life.
Life Transitions
Life transitions—whether planned or unexpected—can bring both opportunity and uncertainty. Major changes such as starting a new career, moving to a new place, getting married or divorced, becoming a parent, retiring, or experiencing an empty nest can stir a wide range of emotions, including excitement, fear, sadness, or confusion.
Even positive transitions can be stressful as they often require us to let go of the familiar and adapt to new roles, routines, or identities. At times, these changes can leave us feeling overwhelmed, uncertain about the future, or disconnected from ourselves or others.
Therapy can be a valuable source of support during these times of transition. In a safe and non-judgmental space, we can work together to process your emotions, clarify your goals, and build the resilience and self-awareness needed to navigate change with greater confidence and purpose.
If you're facing a life transition and looking for support, you don’t have to go through it alone. Change is hard—but it can also be a powerful catalyst for growth, healing, and new beginnings.
Self-Esteem and Identity Issues
Struggling with self-esteem or a sense of identity can impact every area of life—from relationships and decision-making to personal fulfillment and mental health. Whether shaped by past experiences, societal pressures, or internal criticism, feelings of unworthiness or confusion about who you are can create emotional distress. Therapy provides a supportive space to explore your sense of self, challenge limiting beliefs, and build confidence rooted in authenticity and self-compassion. Together, we can work toward a stronger, more empowered sense of identity.
Relationship and Family Issues
Relationships are central to our well-being, yet they can also be a source of stress, conflict, or emotional pain. Whether you're navigating communication challenges, trust issues, or family dynamics, therapy can help you develop healthier ways of relating to others. In a non-judgmental space, we explore patterns, build emotional awareness, and strengthen skills to foster connection, understanding, and more meaningful relationships—whether with a partner, family member, or yourself.
Maternal Mental Health
Motherhood can bring profound joy—but also significant emotional, physical, and psychological challenges. From pregnancy to postpartum and beyond, many women experience feelings of anxiety, depression, overwhelm, or identity shifts. Therapy offers compassionate support for navigating these transitions, addressing concerns such as postpartum depression, anxiety, birth trauma, or adjusting to new roles. You deserve care too—and with the right support, healing and balance are possible.
Anger Management
Anger is a natural emotion, but when it feels uncontrollable or leads to conflict, it can damage relationships, careers, and personal well-being. Anger management therapy helps you understand the root causes of your anger, recognize triggers, and develop healthier ways to express and cope with strong emotions. With the right tools, you can respond—rather than react—and regain a sense of calm, control, and emotional clarity.
Trauma Recovery
Trauma can leave lasting emotional and physical impacts, making it difficult to feel safe, connected, or at peace. Whether the result of abuse, loss, accidents, or other distressing experiences, trauma recovery involves gently processing what happened, restoring a sense of control, and reconnecting with yourself. In therapy, I provide a safe, trauma-informed space where healing can begin—at your own pace. Together, we’ll work to reduce the hold trauma has on your life and help you move forward with strength and resilience.
Caregiver Stress and Burnout
Caring for a loved one—whether due to illness, disability, or aging—can be an act of deep love, but also one of emotional and physical strain. Many caregivers experience chronic stress, exhaustion, guilt, or isolation, leading to burnout. Therapy offers a supportive space to explore your needs, learn healthy coping strategies, and create boundaries that allow you to care for others without losing yourself in the process. Your well-being matters too.
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Lala has been my therapist now for 5 sessions. She is warm, friendly, inviting to discuss the good the bad and the ugly. She really listens and she's human. She's a person with feelings and has no problem showing it. I look forward to my visits as it's like meeting a friend for a chat minus doing it over a meal. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs an objective ear.
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