Find A Psychologist in Lakeland Village, CA.

The mind is incredibly malleable. Our environment and reactions to it continually form thoughts and processes for thinking. Sometimes, this happens without our consent or awareness and we end up with thought patterns we cannot find our way out of. We may not even know where they came from. This is why it takes a new environment and new influences e.g. a psychologist. The trick is to reverse the influences and teach the mind new patterns while breaking old ones. This is something OCAC leads the field in. Our primary approach is through cognitive behavioral therapy, CBT. Essentially, the goal is to build new associations and challenge old associations and the underlying assumptions the mind has made. By clueing patients in to how their mind is working...(view profile to read more)

Psychology defines an understanding of human behavior. The role of a psychologist is to assist individuals of any age, who experience mental health dysfunctions, to enhancing and promoting their individual wellbeing. Through the use of assessment tools, observations and evaluation, I will tailor a treatment plan, monitored appropriately and professionally to the individual needs. The plan will vary in models of therapies and in collaboration with other health professionals if needed. I will primarily diagnose abilities, moods and behavior often related to symptoms from traumatic injuries, depression, anxiety, risky behaviors, addictions and social / interpersonal problems.

There are many different types of therapists out there, with a variety of specialties, levels and types of training and experience. Trying to understand these differences and finding the type of therapist that is right for you can be confusing and sometimes frustrating. A Psychologist is a mental health professional who has an earned Doctoral Degree and passed the most rigorous professional training and licensing requirements in the field. These professionals most typically focus their practice on talk or behavioral therapies and have the widest variety of and deepest understanding of and training in therapeutic techniques. Psychologists are capable of working with the widest variety of issues including the most complex and challenging types of mental health issues.

Working with a licensed psychologist means working with someone trained, at the doctoral level, to understand not just what you're struggling with but why it persists. I hold a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and practice psychoanalytically, which simply means I pay close attention to the parts of your experience that operate beneath everyday awareness, the patterns you didn't choose and can't quite explain, yet keep running into. Psychic difficulties always have a logic of their own. Rather than managing symptoms on the surface, I work with you to uncover what's actually driving them, because that's what allows not short-lived changes, but deep and lasting relief.

Clients who seek therapy with me benefit from a practical, down-to-earth approach that is both caring and engaging. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where growth feels achievable and even enjoyable at times. I employ evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR trauma therapy to help you gain clarity, reduce anxiety, heal from past experiences, and build confidence as you move forward with greater peace and purpose.

I am a relational collaborative psychologist who ultilizes my education, experience, both in life and academics to connect, understanding and develop a plan of treatment for my clients. I don't follow any one therapy in particular but follow the needs and expectations of each client. I do however work from a psycho-dynamic perspective which allows me a framework within which to understand and enhance the potential for psychological and emotional growth.