I'm a clinical social worker rooted in the ideals of self-determination, community justice, dignity, and liberation. I love working with youth and adults who have experienced life's hard edges and are ready to grow through the struggle. Whether it's dealing with the effects of trauma, depression or anxiety, issues in your relationships with yourself or others, the struggle of bringing your full and complex self into the world, or the psychic toll of structural inequality, I'll help you take stoc...
Life is full of challenges, which I view as opportunities for growth and learning. I've worked with college students on MSU's campus for nearly 10 years which has given me a depth of understanding to the unique challenges you face. I join alongside clients who are facing a wide range of issues including: navigating life transitions, interpersonal relationship conflicts, academic or professional challenges, adjusting to changes at home or in the family structure, exposure to abuse or neglect, est...
To me, therapy is the act of helping people learn to experience their emotions safely in the moment, to be truly present and their genuine selves as they go about their day. I work with people to bring awareness to the impact of the past, to make conscious the connections and patterns that inform our everyday experience so that they can decide whether they want to continue with them or if they want to try something new. Therapy is the practice of getting to know yourself and working out what’s b...
With all the stresses in the world, especially now, you don't have have to face it alone. Let's talk about how I can best support you. I enjoy putting knowledge into practice and helping apply it to everyday behavioral changes. I can support you in healing old wounds and transforming patterns that lead us to feel stuck, overwhelmed, or depleted. I utilize cognitive-behavioral methods, acceptance and commitment therapy and EMDR - eye movement desensitization and reprocessing....
We support young adults through life transitions, stress management, and learning new skills to cope with anxiety and depression. We also offer trauma focused therapy and crisis support....
If you are trying to cope with a crisis, a loss or another stressful life event or you simply hope to gain insight into the factors interfering with living a fuller, more satisfying life, therapy helps. As a psychologist, I provide psychotherapy that facilitates change, growth and renewal in a supportive, confidential environment. I have a straightforward, problem-solving style that is also accepting and emotionally engaged. My goal is to partner with you to identify core issues and find solutio...
Offering telehealth and in office services. I believe in helping people overcome obstacles that are holding them back from being happy, healthy and living their best lives. Everyone faces difficult times in their lives and could benefit from working through those hard times in therapy. Although therapy can be difficult, I believe that building a trusting relationship between therapist and client is key in making it successful and fostering change. I enjoy helping people work through relationshi...
I love working with college aged clients who are struggling with difficulties adjusting to new circumstances, anxiety, stress management, and relational concerns. I work from a very relational and warm approach, utilizing a variety of methods to help my clients meet the goals they set. I meet with clients weekly, bi-weekly, or even monthly (if appropriate). If in the Bloomington area, I offer walk talk in addition to in office and telehealth....
We are a practice of MSU alum that have experience with MSU as students and as community providers. Our practice has been providing care to MSU students for several years and we have the knowledge to help students best understand the resources at MSU. We have worked with clients on issues such as; depression, grief, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, stress and interpersonal dilemmas. Hope to talk to you soon!...
As a coach and therapist, my approach centers around empowerment and the integral role relationships play in our lives. A self-identified life long learner, I pride myself on sharing information and relevant resources with clients. My work is both goal oriented and client directed. My therapeutic approach is attachment-based and utilizes an eclectic mix of modalities including interpersonal therapy, CBT, strengths-based, and trauma-focused therapy. Areas of interest include sexuality, relationsh...
Hello, My name is Dalyn Pacheco-Smith. I received my degrees from University of Hawai’i at Mānoa and University of San Francisco. At the University of San Francisco, I earned my Master's in Counseling Psychology with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Marriage and Family Therapy. Working with and supporting the well-being of college students, both undergraduate and graduate, is a passion that I have worked toward and I am grateful for the opportunity to do so. In college, there are so m...
You’re tired of: - Overthinking - Feeling overwhelmed - A heightened sense of worry - Your mental energy being depleted - Thinking about the worst case scenario - Being critical of yourself - All-or-nothing thinking - Feeling like an imposter - Worrying about disappointing others - Avoiding things that make you anxious - Comparing yourself to others - Unsubstantiated fear - Procrastinating - Being unable to set boundaries - Having difficulty identifying or communicating what you...
Cognitive therapy and testing primarily for clients with brain injuries....
Life didn't prepare us for all the stress, did it? You made it to college and now are on your own dealing with new friends, missing family, and studying for what feels like a million different tests. You're not alone, though. I am so proud of you for looking for help, because it is a huge first step is getting back your control. I work with young adults to help adjust to college, the burnout that comes with college, anxiety/perfectionism, friendship stress, and trauma. We meet virtually so w...
One of my favorite quotes, “Change your thoughts and you can change your world” by Norman Vincent Peale, really inspires me to help clients realize hope for the future. The change comes from you, and we can start that process within the therapy room. Each person is unique in their own way, and because of this, they may need a unique approach to therapy. I look at the therapeutic relationship as a team: we can collaborate together to work on any issues that may be troublesome. You are the ex...
Sometimes entering into counseling can be a little scary and uncomfortable. One of the most important things I hope to be able to provide you with is an environment where you feel comfortable and respected to allow change and healing to occur. I believe that you are the expert on you and thus should be the one in the driver seat of your change and healing. Through collaboration, education and perseverance we can help you to achieve your goals and work to continue building a better you!...
I believe everyone is capable of living the life they dream of— or at least close to it! Each individual is unique and has a subjective reality to guide their behavior and thinking patterns. Once this subjective reality is explored and understood, including the manifestations of the reality and the roots that created it, the individual can challenge and alter it to create a new, more fulfilling experience. Therapy is a space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in an o...
People change when they feel heard, understood and cared about! Therapy is about creating a safe, reflective space for clients to gain insight and increase their reflective capacity. Therapy is about creating a safe, reflective space for clients to gain insight and increase their capacity to reflect on themselves, their experiences, and their relationships. My job as a therapist is to partner with you to help you work toward your goals and reach your highest potential. My specialty is infant ...
The client-therapist relationship is one of the most important factors in determining client outcomes. Establishing a safe-space and trusting relationship allows us to explore your experiences and offer new perspectives that can promote healing and personal growth. My core theoretical orientation in graduate school was humanistic-existential, though I have also received extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), particularly Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and C...
“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths.” –Elizabeth Kubler-Ross I sincerely believe that you are the expert on your life. I strive to create an environment where you feel safe enough to be vulnerable and allow me to partner with you so that we can move forward together. There are times when life’s challenges become too much to bear on your own. Allow me to partner with...