Integrative Approach
At Equanimity Psychology, therapy is about more than symptom relief—it’s about cultivating balance, insight, and emotional steadiness. My goal is to help you navigate stress and life’s challenges with greater awareness, resilience, and intention.
Together, we work to develop equanimity: the ability to remain grounded and compassionate even during difficult moments. As this steadiness grows in the therapy room, it begins to carry into your everyday life—helping you respond thoughtfully rather than react automatically.
Whether you’re experiencing eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-worth struggles, or relationship challenges, Equanimity Psychology offers a supportive and structured space for reflection, growth, and meaningful change.
Using an integrative approach that blends evidence-based techniques with warmth, collaboration, and empathy, my goal is to help you move forward with understanding and confidence.
A Space Safe for Every Story
I deeply respect the diverse cultural backgrounds of my clients, tailoring my methods to be culturally competent and sensitive to each person's unique experiences.
Recognizing that no two individuals are alike, Equanimity Psychology rejects the notion of a one-size-fits-all solution in therapy. Instead, I create personalized treatment plans that reflect the distinct needs and goals of each client, because I believe that therapy should be as unique as the people it serves.
What To Expect in Therapy
1.Assessment and Understanding:
Complete initial diagnostic intake
Explore background and history
Identify goals, challenges, and patterns
Review practice policies and confidentiality
Complete measurement based assessments, if desired
2. Tailored Treatment Plan
Individualized treatment plan tailored to fit your unique needs, presenting problem(s), and goals.
3. Evidence-Based Interventions
Integration of different modalities, strategies, and techniques tailored to help you and your unique experience.
4. Collaborative Process
Work together to achieve goals, focus on growth and progress, and create meaningful change.
Treatment Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Focuses on the interplay between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It operates on the principle that our thoughts influence our emotions and actions, and by changing negative or distorted thinking patterns, we can alter problematic behaviors and improve emotional well-being. CBT is often used to treat conditions such as depression, anxiety, and stress, and it typically involves setting specific goals, learning new skills, and practicing strategies to address and manage challenges. The therapy is collaborative, with the therapist and client working together to develop practical solutions and coping mechanisms tailored to the individual's needs.
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Helps people stop fighting their thoughts and feelings and instead accept them while committing to actions aligned with their values. Rather than trying to eliminate distress, ACT focuses on changing your relationship with it. The main goal is to build psychological flexibility - the ability to stay present, open, and committed to meaningful actions even when facing discomfort.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
A form of cognitive-behavioral therapy designed to help individuals manage intense emotions and improve interpersonal effectiveness. It combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness and acceptance strategies. DBT focuses on teaching skills in four key areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, aiming to help individuals achieve a balance between accepting themselves and making meaningful changes in their lives.
Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
A therapeutic approach that focuses on helping partners understand and express their emotions to strengthen their relationship. It aims to identify and address negative interaction patterns and emotional disconnects, fostering a deeper emotional bond and improving communication. By validating each partner's feelings and promoting emotional responsiveness, EFT seeks to enhance intimacy and resolve conflicts within the relationship.
Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapeutic approach that explores how unconscious thoughts and early life experiences influence current behavior and emotions. It focuses on understanding internal conflicts, unresolved issues, and relational patterns that shape an individual's psychological functioning. The goal is to gain insight into these underlying processes to resolve internal struggles and foster personal growth.
Gottman Approach
Focuses on enhancing relationship satisfaction through improving communication, fostering mutual respect, and building emotional connection. The approach emphasizes identifying and addressing negative interaction patterns, such as criticism and defensiveness, while promoting positive practices like affection and shared goals to strengthen the partnership.
In-Person, Tele-Health, or Hybrid
In-person therapy in Arlington, VA:
For those who prefer a traditional office environment
Tele-health in 43 states:
Secure tele-health sessions that offer the same compassionate, evidence-based care with added flexibility.