CBT is a therapeutic approach that focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected. I use CBT by assessing the client's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors related to their presenting issue. This involves identifying the cognitive distortions and behaviors that are not aligned with who they truly are. I work collaboratively with the client to set goals that are attuned to improving the client's wellbeing.
I use a multicultural framework in therapy to understand how each client’s culture, family background, identity, values, and lived experiences shape their emotional well-being and relationships. I recognize that concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship conflict may also be influenced by immigration experiences, intergenerational differences, family expectations, gender roles, discrimination, and cultural beliefs about mental health.
My approach is collaborative, respectful, and tailored to each client rather than based on a one-size-fits-all model. Together, we explore how cultural and family influences may affect your thoughts, emotions, choices, and relationships while also identifying the strengths and resilience within your background. The goal is to help you develop greater self-understanding and make choices that feel authentic, meaningful, and aligned with your values.
