About Abby
Treatment Approaches:
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Family Systems
Integrative
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Motivational Interviewing
Multicultural
Narrative
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic
Strength-Based
Focus Area:
Academic Stress
Adult Psychotherapy
Affirming Therapy
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorder
Burnout
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Therapy
Confidence Issues
Depression
Disordered Eating
Gender Affirming Counseling
Integrative Psychotherapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Life Transition
Loneliness
Get to know more about Abby
Abby's passion and excitement for mental health, combined with an impressive professional journey in community building, inform her approach to therapy and clinical care. She values helping people find their voice and make positive changes in their lives. With a deep curiosity about human development, Abby helps clients face and process past and present feelings and emotions to reclaim their future. Her rigorous academic training has equipped her to confidently work with diverse clients seeking support for a wide range of concerns, including relationship difficulties, self-esteem and self-compassion, and loss and trauma. Abby is sensitive to reconciling different facets of clients' identities that may lead to internal conflict, including those related to gender roles, sexuality, and beliefs about mental health
What should a new client know about working with you?
Abby has experience in helping adults through life transitions such as career changes, post college, marriage, divorce, and family planning. Abby has experience working with those who struggle with eating disorders, depression, and anxiety disorders. A focus of our therapeutic work will be to redefine your goals and values, build confidence, and increase coping skills. Abby’s approach to therapy and relationship building with her clients is grounded in her dedication to creating a comfortable and safe therapeutic space for her clients, which is crucial to helping them foster a deep understanding of themselves. Abby is excited about helping clients understand their narratives while also helping them to reduce their emotional distress. Her style is warm, empowering, and practical.
Process for Working With Clients
Abby draws from both Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to empower clients to create new life paths. Through a multicultural approach, she works with clients of diverse backgrounds who struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and identity to achieve their goals. Abby values being able to be brought into your world and knows this work is incredibly personal. It is an honor to hear your stories and provide you with support and help through life. Abby enjoys arming people with coping skills to work through difficulties. At the heart of Abby’s therapeutic work is her deep commitment to inclusion and social justice.
I genuinely felt heard. For the first time in a long time, I feel hopeful. I am looking forward to future sessions.
She was great and made me feel comfortable going to my first therapy session in a long time!
Brea S.
Abigail was wonderful! She is a great listener and is incredibly organized!
Emma S.
This was my first therapy appointment and I found Abby to be warm and kind throughout our appointment. I am looking forward to continuing to work with Abby to explore my thoughts and behaviors so I can be my best self.
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