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Contact: nelly@tpctogether.com
My passion centers on the ways in which early relationships, life experiences and cultural contexts shape our worldviews and impact our choices, coping and performance. I also focus on the interplay between the mind and the physical body, and the ways we can use this connection to increase well-being and overall functioning. Over the past 15 years I have worked in various academic medical institutions and hospitals (UCLA, CHLA), using research-based interventions to guide individuals (children, youth and adults), couples and families in working towards agency and personal growth, positive change, insight, and adaptation to life events. I view therapy as a collaborative and creative process. We work together to construct a road map and specialized treatment goals that build upon each client’s natural tendencies for growth and fulfillment. Therapy becomes a safe place to explore, experience and develop new lenses with which to interact with the world. We also focus on developing skills necessary to face and overcome obstacles and challenges. I specialize in providing evidence-based therapeutic modalities to individuals, couples, dyads and families who seek support around mood-related issues (anxiety, depression), trauma, relational challenges, emotional regulation and adaptation to life events and life transitions. I complement my therapeutic and consultative skills with expertise in neurocognitive, psychosocial, educational, and therapeutic assessments. In the field of health psychology, I specialize in the areas of rehabilitation psychology, feeding and eating disorders, pain management, coping with acute and chronic medical and genetic conditions (e.g., diabetes, lupus, fibromyalgia and more), infertility and perinatal mental health. I draw from my passion and certifications in various physical training modalities (Pilates, CrossFit L-1 and CrossFit kids, functional training) to provide comprehensive, whole-body approaches to therapy.
Specialties: System therapy, Couples and family therapy, Health psychology, Life transitions and adaptation to life events, Trauma.
Issues: Mood related issues, trauma, adjustment, interpersonal distress, chronic health conditions
Types of Therapy Offered: Attachment based, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy , Mindfulness
State(s) licenced in: CA,NY,NC