I specialize in "emerging adults". Young adults in their 20s and 30s who are experiencing challenges in finding their sense of identity and transitioning to adapting to the greater demands and responsibilities of adulthood. Dr. Pearson is a licensed clinical psychologist in Washington, D.C. providing individual and couples therapy to adults.
She was primarily trained in psychodynamic and relational approaches. Additionally, she also uses cognitive behavioral (CBT), mindfulness meditation and emotionally focused (EFT) couples therapy techniques depending upon the needs of individual clients and couples. Dr. Pearson's areas of specialization include depression, anxiety, career concerns, life transitions, relationships issues, work/life balance, trauma, grief and LGBTQIA related issues.
She was primarily trained in psychodynamic and relational approaches. Additionally, she also uses cognitive behavioral (CBT), mindfulness meditation and emotionally focused (EFT) couples therapy techniques depending upon the needs of individual clients and couples. Dr. Pearson's areas of specialization include depression, anxiety, career concerns, life transitions, relationships issues, work/life balance, trauma, grief and LGBTQIA related issues.
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Imagine what it would feel like to move through life as a more self-assured, more connected, more engaged person, living in the moment, feeling better able to handle and face life challenges as they present themselves. What does this look like for you? Is investing in a better functioning you something you can wait on?
Dr. Pearson earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Cornell University and a Master of Arts in Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology from Montclair State University. She earned an additional Master of Arts and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus.
I love what I do! I've been working as a therapist for over a decade and continuously strive to be a lifelong learner. Being authentic in the presence of another is key to building a collaborative, empathic working therapeutic relationship. I take my role as a therapist seriously and strive to help you discover parts of yourself and your functioning that may be outside of your awareness.
Depression can manifest in different ways in individuals. Some people have more typical depression symptoms such as chronic sad mood, crying spells, lack of energy and motivation, increased anxiety and difficulty with self-regulating behaviors such as eating or sleeping. Surprisingly, depression can manifest for some as increased anger, irritability, reckless behaviors, anxiety and impulsivity.
Anxiety is often described as bothersome and nagging. Anxiety can work to hold you back from engaging more in experiences or with others. Anxiety is nature's alarm system. In a paradoxical way, when anxiety is high and overwhelming this alarm system is working too well.
The mind is working in overdrive to give the body anxiety symptoms (butterflies in the stomach, shakiness, muscle aches, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, etc.) to get you to pay attention to what might be underlying this anxiety.What causes anxiety? Many theories exist as to what causes anxiety.
The mind is working in overdrive to give the body anxiety symptoms (butterflies in the stomach, shakiness, muscle aches, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, etc.) to get you to pay attention to what might be underlying this anxiety.What causes anxiety? Many theories exist as to what causes anxiety.
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Neets G.
Nov 28, 2018
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Dr. Pearson is a kind, committed and compassionate therapist. Not only does she provide great insight and wisdom, she helps me see different perspectives and has helpful suggestions for approaching what comes my way. I feel lucky that I found her-she is a true professional and has a very calming personality.
