These warning signs may signal early psychosis:
- Hearing, seeing, tasting, or believing things that others don’t
- Suspiciousness or extreme uneasiness with others
- Persistent, unusual thoughts or beliefs
- Strong and inappropriate emotions or no emotions at all
- Withdrawing from family or friends
- A sudden decline in self-care
- Trouble thinking clearly or concentrating
I am here to help you make sense of your experiences, whether they involve hospitalizations, taking time off school, or losing friends. My goal is to provide a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment where you can explore your next steps and transform what might feel like a lonely and confusing time into a journey of healing. I employ a cognitive-based behavioral approach that emphasizes thought categorization and intentional focus. For individuals experiencing fear, paranoia, auditory or visual hallucinations, and obsessive self-conscious thoughts, the goal is to navigate and tolerate these perceptions without compounding them with secondary problems. This approach helps individuals develop the skills to effectively manage their experiences, fostering a greater sense of stability and empowerment in their daily lives.
