Areas of Expertise                                       

 

Individual Support for Adults and Adolescents with ADHD

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• CBT: Teach strategies such as cognitive reframing to identify and challenge negative beliefs about productivity, self-worth, and capability. For example, clients learn to shift thoughts from "I can't finish anything" to "I can break this task into smaller, achievable steps."

• SFT: Collaboratively set clear, achievable goals, focusing on small, practical changes to daily routines—such as establishing specific morning rituals or structured schedules—to gradually improve focus, motivation, and emotional regulation.

 

Family Dynamics and ADHD

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• CBT: Help family members recognize negative thought patterns that exacerbate conflict and frustration, replacing these with positive, solution-focused communication skills. For instance, shifting from "My child never listens" to "We can set clear expectations and celebrate small improvements."

• SFT: Facilitate family sessions to identify strengths and past successes, creating tailored family routines and clear reinforcement systems. Parents might set up reward-based strategies to encourage desirable behaviors, significantly reducing daily tension and fostering empathy.

 

Relationship Counseling (ADHD-Focused)

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• CBT: Guide couples to recognize and reframe unhelpful assumptions about each other's behaviors, fostering increased empathy and reduced frustration. Partners learn to change perspectives from "They’re always forgetful because they don't care" to "ADHD makes remembering tasks challenging."

• SFT: Develop practical relationship goals and strategies to enhance daily interactions, manage impulsivity, and build trust. For example, couples may establish simple daily check-ins or collaborative planning techniques to improve communication and connection.

 

 Educational and Vocational Guidance (ADHD Support)

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• CBT: Teach clients to recognize and overcome anxiety or self-doubt related to academic or workplace performance. Strategies might include cognitive restructuring to shift from "I'll never succeed" to "I can improve step by step."

• SFT: Identify practical, achievable goals like implementing effective study routines, organizing workspace effectively, and prioritizing daily tasks clearly. Collaborate directly with schools or workplaces to secure necessary accommodations, such as extended time for tasks or quiet workspaces.

 

 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Support

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• CBT: Implement Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) techniques to systematically and safely reduce compulsive rituals and intrusive thoughts. For example, gradually confronting feared objects or situations without engaging in compulsions, while providing ongoing cognitive tools to manage anxiety effectively.

• SFT: Clearly define incremental, manageable goals to enhance anxiety tolerance, build resilience, and promote sustainable coping skills, such as gradually reducing reassurance-seeking behaviors and enhancing trust in personal judgment.

 

Bipolar Disorder Management and Support

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• CBT: Educate clients to identify and manage triggers and cognitive distortions contributing to mood fluctuations. Strategies include mood tracking, recognizing early warning signs, and employing cognitive reframing to stabilize emotions.

• SFT: Work with clients and families to create practical, structured daily routines and crisis management plans, emphasizing stability and predictability. For example, developing consistent sleep patterns, daily routines, and clear action steps for mood changes.

 

 Anxiety Management and Support

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• CBT: Teach effective methods like cognitive restructuring to identify and challenge anxious thought patterns. For instance, shifting from catastrophic thinking ("something terrible will happen") to realistic, balanced thoughts ("I can handle this situation step by step").

• SFT: Collaboratively establish realistic goals to incrementally face anxiety-inducing situations, building confidence and control. For example, clients practice exposure to social scenarios or public speaking gradually, supported by mindfulness and grounding techniques.

 

 Depression Treatment and Support

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• CBT: Help clients recognize and challenge negative self-perceptions and thought patterns, replacing hopeless or critical beliefs ("I'm worthless") with balanced, empowering perspectives ("I have strengths and can make progress").

• SFT: Develop personalized, meaningful daily routines and achievable short-term goals to reconnect clients with personal values and motivation, such as engaging in enjoyable or fulfilling activities incrementally to rebuild momentum and emotional well-being.

 

 Evidence-Based Therapies

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• Offer personalized support utilizing proven methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Mindfulness-Based Interventions, tailored precisely to each client's unique needs and goals.

• Provide comprehensive psychoeducation, empowering clients to deeply understand their mental health conditions and equipping them with practical, sustainable tools for managing symptoms and enhancing daily life quality.

✨ Strength-Based Approach

• Help clients identify and leverage personal strengths, creativity, resilience, and unique capabilities often overshadowed by mental health challenges.

• Foster a compassionate and growth-oriented mindset, empowering individuals to turn obstacles into opportunities for meaningful, lasting change.

Through highly personalized, compassionate support, I help individuals and families affected by ADHD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, or Depression move confidently toward greater resilience, healthier relationships, and lasting peace.