I am licensed in Massachusetts with 3 years of professional work experience. As a therapist, I work with my clients to build a trusting, secure, therapeutic relationship, so they are comfortable sharing their narrative and the present issues they want to work on in our sessions.
In my career, I have worked with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction and life transitions such as acculturating to a new country, job , or entering a new stage in life (college, parenthood, retirement).
I have a background in relational psychotherapy, family systems, mindfulness, and solution focused therapy. I am passionate about instilling hope in my clients, I am compassionate and empathetic, and I am goal oriented and collaborative in order to help my clients see positive results in their mental health during our work together.
I am sensitive to diversity and enjoy working with individuals of all genders, sexualities, ethnicities, and backgrounds. Besides English, I also have a good understanding of the Albanian language as it is my first and native language.
I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Multicultural concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems
MA LICSW LICSW126059