Areas of Expertise
Anxiety Disorders
Generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, panic disorder / panic attacks, excessive worry/fear
Adjustment Disorders
Life transitions /stressors, grief & loss, family separation, immigration issues
Communication
Effective communication strategies, feelings identification
Couples / Relationship Issues
Dating, newlywed, marriage, infidelity
Depression / Mood Disorders
Major depression or persistent depressive disorder, anger management, irritable mood
Family Conflict
Communication difficulties, multi-generational tensions, etc.
History of Abuse & Trauma / PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
Child / Elder physical, sexual, verbal & emotional abuse, neglect, domestic/partner/dating violence, torture, traumatic loss, community violence - immigration issues, etc.
LGBQT+ Specific Issues
Sexual / Gender Identity, coming-out, family acceptance / difficulties, dating, gay marriage, gay pride, sexual health / mental health, self-advocacy, etc.
Men’s Specific Issues
Identity, society roles / expectations, masculinity, sexual health / mental health, etc.
Parenting / Family Systems
Clarifying roles, rules, expectations, effective communication strategies
Racial Identity & other related issues
Race relations, racism. Immigration, societal issues, acculturation, bilingualism, etc.
Stress Management Issues
Work stressors, relationships, society / life issues
Areas of Expertise (continued)
Substance Abuse / Dual Diagnosis
Identifying triggers, recovery plan, relapse prevention, addt'l supportive services / resources, etc.
Self-Esteem / Identity Formation
Healthy lifestyle, body-positive, self-acceptance
Sex Therapy
Healthy communication, history of sexual abuse, sex addiction/compulsive behaviors, sexual health, sex-positive attitudes, etc.
Formerly Incarcerated
Recovering from trauma after time served in jail, re-integrating back into society,
re-adjusting back into the community, addt'l supportive support / resources, etc.
Clinical Evaluations - pls see below
Immigration cases for extreme hardships, political asylum, violence against women/men (VAWA) cases - Violence Against Women's Act