In today's world there are increasing demands and distractions competing for your attention, making it challenging to distinguish between normal and when intervention is necessary. For individuals immersed in high-performance work environments, issues with focus can take center stage, detracting from your ability to achieve your fullest potential. By listening to your concerns with empathy, I can support you in navigating daily life with the confidence needed to reach your goals without feeling overwhelmed. Treatment options for attention issues are diverse due to the range of potential causes, including mood, sleep, stress, trauma, and injury. My approach is to provide personalized care that addresses the underlying causes while prioritizing both efficacy and safety.

Your mood profoundly influences your ability to find joy and meaning in your daily experiences. I understand the challenges of navigating through excessive worry, sadness, grief, lack of interest or motivation, and how these emotions can lead you to behave in ways that are out of character for you. Your mood is shaped by a complex interplay of factors, including stress, upbringing, habits, and individual biology. By carefully examining the factors contributing to changes in your mood, we can begin to chart a course toward reclaiming the life you desire. Treatment options for mood disorders may include medications, psychotherapy, and lifestyle adjustments such as stress management, prioritizing restful sleep, and incorporating mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation techniques.

Do you feel like your life has slipped out of your control, dominated by intrusive thoughts and unwelcome behaviors? Many who experience these symptoms can relate. My aim is to support you in reclaiming control of your life and leaving these symptoms behind for good. Intrusive thoughts often revolve around contamination or causing harm, leading many to feel compelled to alleviate them through excessive checking, counting, cleaning, or avoidance. Treatment for obsessions and compulsions involves building your tolerance to discomfort through gradual exposure, without overwhelming you. This may include techniques such as exposure-response prevention (ERP), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and medication options. In more severe cases, referral for interventional treatments such as deep-brain stimulation (DBS) may be appropriate.

Stress can stem from various sources such as work, finances, family, friends, and health. It not only impacts your mental well-being but also takes a toll on your physical health, affecting heart function, blood pressure, hormones, digestion, sexual function, and memory. While eliminating all stress is unrealistic, it should be addressed when it becomes overwhelming or leads to burnout. I can help you learn to reduce and manage stress, enabling you to live a fulfilling, healthy life. Techniques I employ include deep breathing exercises, meditation, biofeedback, visualization, and mindfulness practices inspired by yoga.

The quantity, quality, and regularity of your sleep are crucial for optimizing your health. Sleep struggles may involve difficulty falling or staying asleep (insomnia), as well as unwanted behaviors during sleep such as sleepwalking, sleep terrors, and restless legs. Additionally, breathing problems like sleep apnea and your circadian rhythm can impact your sleep quality. Treatments for sleep issues may include cognitive behavioral therapy specifically tailored for insomnia (CBT-i) and enhancing sleep hygiene, while also focusing on preventing injury and maintaining safety. In some cases, a referral for a sleep study (polysomnography) may be necessary, while short-term medication use may be appropriate in others.

Trauma, defined as deeply distressing experiences overwhelming your ability to cope, can arise from situations like actual or threatened death, serious injury, and sexual violence. Experiencing trauma is never normal or an expected part of life. Trauma can lead to intense negative beliefs about oneself and others, distort understanding of the traumatic event, result in hypervigilance, hyperarousal, intrusive memories, and flashbacks. My approach begins with building trust in a safe, comfortable environment to explore your experiences. Treatment often involves a combination of psychotherapy and medications, with consideration for lifestyle modifications.