Overview
At our practice, we believe that human behavior doesn’t always need to be pathologized. Many of life’s complexities are simply part of the human experience, not symptoms of a disorder. That’s one of the reasons we choose to be out-of-network providers. Insurance companies often require a formal mental health diagnosis in order to cover therapy, which can lead to unnecessary labeling.
That said, a diagnosis can sometimes be incredibly validating, it can help make sense of what you’re experiencing and provide a framework for healing. Other times, it might not feel helpful or accurate. We honor both experiences.
We will treat you as a person, and understand you are not your disorder or trauma. We will use clinical judgment, trauma-informed approaches, and collaboration in supporting you to understand your self.
Our goal is to de-stigmatize mental health and support you as a whole person. We don’t diagnose for the sake of diagnosis. Instead, we focus on compassionate, personalized care, whether that includes a diagnosis or not.
adhd
ADHD is often overlooked, especially when it doesn't present in stereotypical ways. It can show up in many different ways, but some common symptoms may include feeling extremely overwhelmed, impulsivity, fluctuating energy levels, hyperfocus, and difficulty concentrating—especially on tasks that feel boring or repetitive.
stress
Stress is a natural human response when new situations , challenges, pressures occur. Stress sends our body alerts “we are in danger”. Each person experiences stress differently. Some may feel motivated when stress, others may feel uncomfortable, while others feel stuck or worried. Numerous aspects of life can result in stress.
anxiety
Anxiety disorders are one of the most common disorders in the world. Common symptoms may include: racing thoughts, intrusive thoughts, nervousness, intense worrying, dysregulated sleep, nausea, fast heart rate, and more.
Depression
Depression is health condition that impacts psychological, social, and biological makeup. Depression is a common mental health disorder. Common symptoms may include: changes in sleep, changes in appetite, loss of interest/pleasure, feeling in a “fog”, sadness, intrusive thoughts, hopelessness, and more.
trauma
Trauma is the impact a certain event/s has on you which results in a dysregulated system. Common symptoms: flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, depression, anxiety, avoidance, guilt, shame and more. Trauma impacts both the physical and mental state of an individual. Trauma is often stored in the body - body tension, dysregulated sleep, gut issues, headache etc. Each person reacts differently to trauma.
Sports psych
Athlete Mental Health Matters! Mental exhaustion, injury stress, performance anxiety, and the constant demand to excel are all real and valid experiences. In therapy, a holistic approach is key. Athletes are more than their sport—they are complex individuals with identities, emotions, and goals that extend far beyond the game. Focusing on the whole person, not just performance, leads to more sustainable success—both in sport and in life.