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I am a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive training in the evaluation and treatment of adults, as well as children and adolescents.

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Adolescence tends to be a time of change and transition, which can impact both teens and their families in different ways. It is important that families manage these changes successfully. To gain a better understanding, families should become aware of what teens are experiencing emotionally, physically, cognitively and socially.

One of the goals of individual counseling is to create an environment where teens feel comfortable exploring the issues or feelings contributing to their difficulties, while acquiring the tools they need.

Therapy relies on a variety of skills for bringing about change in a teen's feelings and behaviors. Some include emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness skills, mindfulness and the ability to tolerate negative thoughts and emotions.

Some of the issues that adolescents experience include:

• Low Self-Esteem
• Peer Pressure
• Bullying
• Drugs and Alcohol
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Self-injurious Behaviors (cutting)
• Emotion Regulation
• Communication Difficulties
• Relationship Difficulties
• Body Image
• Test Anxiety
• Identity
• Organizational and Management Skills
• Life Skills
• Social and Parental Pressure
• Divorce
• Transitions

Therapy provides teens with the emotional support they need in a safe, non- judgmental professional setting.

Children often need help dealing with stress such as homework, test anxiety, bullying, peer pressure or family issues. Many kids need help identifying and discussing their emotions about family matters, especially when a significant transition is taking place (divorce, move, serious illness, or trauma).

With a psychologist, children can develop problem-solving, social and self- management skills that help them (and their families) cope with anxiety, as well as other emotional and behavioral difficulties.

Therapy provides children with the emotional support they need in times of stress. Kids are able to learn important life skills that can enhance their development.

I can assist you with the following services in Atlanta:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Self-Injuring Behaviors
• Suicidal Thoughts or Actions
• Drugs and Alcohol
• Bullying
• Anger Management
• Attention Deficit (ADHD)
• Behavioral Issues
• Impulsivity
• Coping Skills
• Divorce
• Domestic Violence
• Emotional Disturbance
• Family Conflict
• Loss or Grief
• Oppositional Defiance
• Parenting
• Self Esteem
• Sexual Abuse
• Trauma and PTSD
• Bipolar Disorder
• Impulse Control Disorders
• Mood Disorders

Click here to see where I was recently highlighted as "Atlanta's Best Of 2012"

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has been practicing for over a decade around the country. I have amassed several years of practice in Southern and Northern California and recently relocated from the San Francisco Bay area to Atlanta.

My educational achievements include:

• B.A. in Psychology and Spanish, Canisius College (Buffalo, NY)
• M.A. and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology (San Diego)

I am currently licensed in Georgia, California and New York. I am also bilingual and bicultural (Spanish).

I have helped clients live happier and more fulfilling lives by overcoming a wide variety of difficulties and challenges. I am happy to assist you with any of your psychology needs.