Welcome to Salako Psychiatry! My first and only priority from the moment you walk through the door is YOU. I wholeheartedly believe that medical and psychiatric care is a collaborative experience and I strive to ensure clear communication of treatment goals and plans so that we are always on the same page. Seeing a psychiatrist for the first or hundredth time can be scary and intimidating. But after every medication management appointment or therapy session, I hope you leave feeling confiden...
Like most of my clients I have my own share of childhood trauma. I’ve had to deconstruct childhood messages of not being good enough. I’ve had to learn to set boundaries and learn that I’m not required to put others' needs above my own. I think learning that I'm loved and worthy, even when other's are angry with me has been the most difficult lesson of all. The very path that many of you are starting out on, I have walked myself. This journey isn't about reliving your worst memories, it's about ...
So no one told you life was gonna be this way? At night you toss and turn worrying about the future. You wish you could stop overthinking and start enjoying life. You wish that you could stay motivated and start getting your life together. It seems like your friends all have it more figured out than you. You know your life could be so much better, you're just not sure how to get there. You want to talk with someone that can offer a fresh perspective. You want to learn how to tackle this anxiety...
Life can be brutal, can’t it?! Can you remember that time in life when you were happy, like top of the world scream it from the rooftops happy? In that moment, everything was right in your world and then well, life happened. Now you look back and have so many questions…What happened? Let me tell you, you are not alone! We’ve all been there in some season of life. But who says this can’t make us better! Every person comes to therapy with their own individual needs. Therefore, we adapt our inte...
I'm passionate about empowering my clients to find their own strength and confidence to navigate challenges in their lives. Most often individuals and couples reach out to me for challenges surrounding Dating, Premarital, Marriage, Pre/Post Baby, and Coping and Communication Skills. Therapy takes effort on your part, and willingness to be open and put in some "heart" work! I grew up in Texas and currently live in New York. I'm familiar with rural and urban cultures and happy to work with y...
There is no magic button or quick-fix solution when it comes to making a change. I find that I am the best fit for individuals who are looking to enhance their emotional well being and want to challenge themselves. I specialize in helping individuals struggling with life transitions, depression, and anxiety. My therapeutic approach considers clients to be the experts in their life, with my role as a guide to help uncover negative patterns and work towards positive change....
If you have found yourself experiencing anxiety, feeling overwhelmed with a need to prove to others, or simply feeling like priorities in your life keep slipping through your hands, then you are not alone. Stress and anxiety can get in the way of what you are trying to accomplish; however, there are ways to manage what you are experiencing. Whether your stress and anxiety is getting in the way of your schooling or your relationships, I know I am able to help you get back on track and learn ways ...
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“When we are no longer able to change a situation -we are challenged to change ourselves.” [Viktor Frankl] He really knew what he was talking about. Each life transition inevitably forces us to navigate unchartered waters, but sometimes the challenge can be overwhelming. As a seasoned therapist, I like to think that I help people feel empowered, find meaning, and reclaim their lives. Like most therapists, I have worked in many areas while gaining vast experience in crisis stabilization, fore...
We are a team of highly skilled therapists offering flexible hours to accommodate our clients’ needs and schedules. This includes in office and Telehealth services 7 days a week. The services that we provide are aimed at reducing the challenges and discomfort that our client’s feel in their lives. This may be through the lens of individual, couples, family, or child counseling. Our diverse team of therapists work to assist clients in anxiety management, reducing depression, increasing comm...
Do you often get caught up in repetitive, self-defeating thoughts or find yourself stuck in the same painful feelings despite your best efforts to change? Do you struggle to cope with or to make sense of your inner experiences? I can help you develop skills that allow you to be grounded, responsive, and purposeful in your day-to-day life and gain a deeper understanding of your most authentic self. Common themes in my practice are life transitions, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship i...
Counseling for men who don't want counseling. Theraphe was founded with the distinct purpose to serve men just like you with intentionality and respect. After working with men of all backgrounds through previous crisis and outpatient work, one thing was abundantly clear: We men want better for ourselves and for our families. Yet too often, we do it alone. Therefore, we wanted to build a place where men felt comfortable asking for help. A place, no doubt, where we would want to go...
If you are a young adult struggling with life transitions or reaching your full potential due to the barriers of anxiety, stress, trauma, negative thinking, life changes, low confidence and uncertainty, I want you to know there is hope and you don’t have to do this alone. With over 11 years of experience working with teens and adults, we will work together to alleviate your symptoms and increase your ability to deal with life changes and reaching your full potential. While, young adults and t...
**Current availability! Offering teletherapy and in person sessions!** Helping you break free from trauma and abuse, so you can finally live not just survive. I help adolescents and adults overcome trauma and abuse and find their voice. Are you feeling keyed up, tense and reactive? Feel like you are floating outside of your body or feel like a robot? Not connected to your emotions or the world around you? Does someone in your life make you feel 'crazy' and question your truth? I use CBT and E...
I am a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist. I completed my Bachelor’s at University of Missouri-Columbia in 2002 and her Master’s at Northern Illinois University in 2005. I am currently licensed in Texas and Missouri. My specialities are working with individuals, couples, families and children dealing with divorce/separation, blended families, and absent parents. I have also worked with a variety of individuals including those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, families dealing wi...