Aleska Hagan, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
Individual Telehealth Counseling Services
Sometimes it feels like the actual apocalypse is just around the corner. We are bombarded with terrible headline after terrible headline. Inflation is making it harder to pay the bills, let alone have fun, or reach our dreams. With so much going on in the world, it’s no wonder that there are greater rates of anxiety and depression! In the midst of it all, you might be trying to figure out who you are, what you want from life, how to have that honest conversation with your friend, setting boundaries with a parent, whether to switch jobs, learning to be more comfortable in your skin, etc. It’s a lot to manage. I can help.
About My Approach
I am a licensed psychologist and consider myself a generalist with a wide variety of clinical interests including issues related to family of origin, self esteem, identity development, issues related to oppression and marginalized identities, depression, anxiety, stress, and interpersonal relationships. I use a warm, person centered, and integrative approach in my therapeutic work. I like to shine a spotlight on a Client's strengths, encourage self compassion, and remind Clients of the importance of self care (yes, even when things are busy). I tend to gently, and sometimes a little more directly with a touch of humor, push Clients toward being more vulnerable, genuine, and authentically themselves. I help Clients gain insight, shift perspective, process emotions, and recognize when thoughts are being mean liars.
I enjoy working with adults that struggle to reign in their inner critic, engage in self compassion, or identify their strengths. I enjoy helping Clients process family of origin related issues and gain insight regarding how those formative experiences are still affecting them. I like helping Clients more solidly grasp onto their intrinsic value as a person with no need to prove themself or earn love. I work well with folks going through big changes in life or experiencing big shifts in their identity or self concept. I have a great deal of experience working with folks struggling with shame, guilt, depression, anxiety, and self esteem issues.
