Psychosis and Schizophrenia

I have 26 years of experience working with adults diagnosed with a mental illness ard/or complex co-morbidities. I have provided direct care services in a Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) and Linkage Case Management program serving individuals post-discharge from hospital settings. I have supervised case management programs which have successfully assisted and supported individuals in the community.

When symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions, begin we can often recognize them as worrisome and questionable. As time passes, however, locked into this mind space of fearful questioning, these symptoms can progress and overtake in a debilitating way. With medication + therapy, one can learn the skills necessary to process and manage these thoughts and experiences, and with ample support it is completely possible to live a meaningful and fulfilling existence.

In 2021, I went through psychosis. New doors in my mind opened, and I was forever changed by it; fundamentally changed even. Navigating life post-psychosis has been a years long process and I was lucky to be in this field and have access to tools that helped me heal from it, and this first-hand experience can help me work with you to navigate yours.

In my practice I specialize solely in psychosis and clinical high risk for psychosis using an evidence based CBT approach. Labels and specific diagnosis are irrelevant. I take a person centered, truly collaborative approach to help you overcome your distress and achieve your goals.

I am trained in the techniques of the Hearing Voices Movement (HVM) which is a form of treatment for schizophrenia. Through investigation, we get to the heart of the deeper message of the voices. The deeper message often shows the path to healing. I will teach you ways to begin to take a more powerful position with the voices and set healthy boundaries, thereby taking your power back. Shifting the power can change the overall relationship to something more positive and supportive.

In my 3 years of working with clients with psychosis and schizophrenia disorders, utilizing grounding techniques, mindfulness exercises, and identifying triggers have been my biggest tools.

I have 5 years of experience diagnosing and treating schizophrenia symptoms. I have helped clients better communicate about their experience(s), identify needed supports, and gain clarity in regards to their life values and goals. Past clients have learned how to make plans to best manage their symptoms through coping skills and medication management (if needed).

Psychosis involves a disconnection from reality, often presenting as hallucinations or delusions. Schizophrenia is a chronic mental health condition that can include these symptoms, impacting daily functioning. Early intervention, therapy, and medication can significantly improve outcomes and quality of life for those affected.

I treat schizophrenia spectrum disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective), and substance induced psychosis.

I specialize in the treatment of psychosis and schizophrenia by providing a comprehensive approach that includes medication management, therapy, and psychoeducation. I work closely with clients to address symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations, helping them develop coping strategies and improve daily functioning. My goal is to empower individuals to manage their condition effectively, enhance their quality of life, and foster long-term stability and recovery.

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which person has many symptoms and sometimes it can overwhelm, it includes symptoms such as hearing voices, ( hallucinations) , delusions (false beliefs) , grandiosity , so if you are suffering don't wait and come to psychologist.

Experiences often labeled as psychosis or schizophrenia might include distressing voice hearing, disturbing visual imagery, unpleasant tactile experiences, withdrawal from relationships or activities you normally enjoy, difficulty thinking, and unusual beliefs that scare you. People who hear voices have a variety of experiences including hearing comforting or helpful voices. My goal is to assist you to find relief from distress, not to pathologize you or change things that work for you.

I have over 10 years of experience providing therapy and case management to people experiencing psychosis (hearing voices, seeing visions, experiencing unusual thoughts). I bring understanding, compassion, and support for how to manage and cope with the distress, confusion, and stigma of this experience.

I have training in specific method of treating psychosis in which the individual works to translate what often manifests in delusion and hallucination into social projects that will address their concerns/complaints with society, and will allow them to find themselves a position with social life.

I take a decolonized perspective of madness which means I consider the harmful impacts that colonialism has had on the mental health of mad individuals including the advent of coercive and violent forms of treatment, the pathologization of social movements, environmental degradation, and the residual supremacy of the disease model of psychosis. My approach includes centering my client’s autonomy, spirituality, and intergenerational insight into their perceptions.

I have worked with individuals diagnosed with Shizophrenia and Psychosis for 6 years, helping integrate them back into society and ensure all needs are being met. I have facilitated therapeutic groups for individuals diagnosed with severe mental illnesses such as art and recreational therapy.