Guiding Principles was founded on the belief that people can change, and must tap into their inner strength and moral compass to guide them toward change. Here at Guiding Principles I foster a warm, compassionate and nonjudgmental environment, where a client can discuss their issues and concerns. Successful psychotherapy requires teamwork between the client and myself.
I understand it is not an easy decision to seek help. I look forward to working with you to meet your therapy goals and improve your overall mental health and optimal functioning. I respect your privacy and take confidentiality very seriously.
I understand it is not an easy decision to seek help. I look forward to working with you to meet your therapy goals and improve your overall mental health and optimal functioning. I respect your privacy and take confidentiality very seriously.
Services
As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist I will work closely with you to develop new ways of thinking, challenge past patterns of old behaviors that are affecting you currently and keep you from feeling "stuck."
I bring a wealth of experience in motivating at-risk and resistant individuals.
I work with teens and adults, as well as family and couples counseling.
Psychotherapy is a collaborative process that involves your willingness to step out of your comfort zone to facilitate the change process from within.
I bring a wealth of experience in motivating at-risk and resistant individuals.
I work with teens and adults, as well as family and couples counseling.
Psychotherapy is a collaborative process that involves your willingness to step out of your comfort zone to facilitate the change process from within.
The majority of my clients come to me for individual psychotherapy.
I also administer therapy for adolescents, teens, adults, couples, families and groups.
The length of sessions for individuals, couples and families is 60 minutes.
Group sessions are 75 minutes.
Sessions are usually scheduled weekly.
As clients progress in their counseling and express improvement, sessions are reduced to biweekly, monthly and eventually on an "as needed" basis.
Day, evening and weekend appointments are available.
I also administer therapy for adolescents, teens, adults, couples, families and groups.
The length of sessions for individuals, couples and families is 60 minutes.
Group sessions are 75 minutes.
Sessions are usually scheduled weekly.
As clients progress in their counseling and express improvement, sessions are reduced to biweekly, monthly and eventually on an "as needed" basis.
Day, evening and weekend appointments are available.
Teens struggle with unique issues such as identity struggles, peer pressure, social media influence and fitting in.
There is an inherent struggle with exerting independence and needing strong parental guidance and support.
This can cause a lot of parental/child conflict.
I possess a strong understanding of the developmental challenges of today's teenagers.
Counseling techniques include minimization of negative self-talk that impacts self-esteem and emotional growth.
I will work to help your child create balance in their school work, social and extracurricular activities, while minimizing anxiety and worrying about negative outcomes.
There is an inherent struggle with exerting independence and needing strong parental guidance and support.
This can cause a lot of parental/child conflict.
I possess a strong understanding of the developmental challenges of today's teenagers.
Counseling techniques include minimization of negative self-talk that impacts self-esteem and emotional growth.
I will work to help your child create balance in their school work, social and extracurricular activities, while minimizing anxiety and worrying about negative outcomes.
I truly enjoy working with couples.
I love LOVE and love to see others in love.
It truly is a wonderful thing.
Couples counseling includes improving emotional and physical intimacy, and exploration of past and present barriers that impact it.
Couples are given behavioral tasks to complete outside of therapy to improve closeness, increase communication and time spent together.
Living in the DMV proves challenging for many couples due to demanding jobs, long commutes and balancing of work/family life.
I love LOVE and love to see others in love.
It truly is a wonderful thing.
Couples counseling includes improving emotional and physical intimacy, and exploration of past and present barriers that impact it.
Couples are given behavioral tasks to complete outside of therapy to improve closeness, increase communication and time spent together.
Living in the DMV proves challenging for many couples due to demanding jobs, long commutes and balancing of work/family life.
The bulk of clients are seen for depression and anxiety.
In treating depression, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools such as cognitive restructuring to help a client challenge negative thoughts that contribute to depression.
The goal of CBT is developing insight and recognizing negative thoughts and exploring healthier ways to cope.
Oftentimes, clients with depression may have grown comfortable operating as such.
My goal is to help clients break out of this negative comfort zone through development of positive thinking and other behavioral tools and increasing enjoyable activities.
In treating depression, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools such as cognitive restructuring to help a client challenge negative thoughts that contribute to depression.
The goal of CBT is developing insight and recognizing negative thoughts and exploring healthier ways to cope.
Oftentimes, clients with depression may have grown comfortable operating as such.
My goal is to help clients break out of this negative comfort zone through development of positive thinking and other behavioral tools and increasing enjoyable activities.
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