Therapy doesn’t have to feel cold, clinical, and like you’re talking to a robot who nods passively. I’m an empathetic, strength-based, client-centered therapist on a mission to help you master your mental health. I use my personal and professional experience and knowledge to help you go from stuck to unstuck.
My overall goal is to make things easy and accessible. I want to break things down in an easy to understand way that leaves you feeling like you have a clear idea of where to go and what to try next. My approach consists of validation, psycho-education, and expanding your comfort zone by gently challenging you. I will support you in pushing your limits, while also teaching you to respect those limits by finding a balance between rest and challenge. I work with YOU as the expert on your own life. We’ll work together to apply new coping strategies, explore different perspectives, and focus on the strengths you bring into the therapy room.
Because there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to therapy, I use a mix of CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), mindfulness, Gestalt therapy, psychodynamic therapy and attachment theory. I work with those experiencing depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, bipolar disorder, anger, trauma, panic disorder/panic attacks, eating disorders, relationship issues and general life stressors.
We are all worthy and deserving of a fulfilling life. In my work as a psychologist, I want to empower you to believe this simple truth and trust that you are capable of creating true and lasting change.
Qualifications and Experience
- Two-year master’s degree in Social Science Administration with a focus on therapeutic techniques (Honors; USA)
- Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Mindfulness from Case Western Reserve University (USA)
- Trained in “Safe Zone” training and trauma-informed care from Case Western Reserve University and Northcoast Behavioral (USA)
- Anger management group facilitator and behavioral health specialist at The Free Medical Clinic of Greater Cleveland (USA)
- Crisis Interventionist and Supervisor/Trainer at a suicide helpline with Townhall II (USA)
- Domestic Violence Specialist at Safer Futures (USA)
- Certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing from Royal Berkshire College of Clinical Hypnosis
- Attachment Theory in Clinical Practice from Capital Knowledge
- Hypno-oncology Masterclass- Interventions for the Cancer Journey, accredited by the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)
- Publications: Gilman, T. L., Shaheen, R., Nylocks, K. M., Halachoff, D., Chapman, J., Flynn, J. J., Matt, L.M. & Coifman, K. G. (2017). A film set for the elicitation of emotion in research: A comprehensive catalog derived from four decades of investigation. Behavior research methods, 49(6), 2061-2082.