Welcome to my practice, Bello Cognitive Therapy, a space where teens and young adults—ranging from ages 13 to 40—dealing with anxiety, OCD, and depression can explore their struggles and develop the tools they need to thrive!

If you find yourself being controlled by unhelpful thinking like:

• “If I don’t do this perfectly, I’ve completely failed.”

• “They didn’t say hi to me today, they must be mad at me.”

• “If I don’t complete this ritual/behavior, something bad will happen.”

• “If I can’t be 100% sure about something, I can’t move forward.”

• “If I don’t get an A on this test, I’m going to ruin my future.”

• "If I focus on my breathing, I can avoid having a panic attack."

or behavioral patterns such as:

• Avoiding social situations because of fear of judgment, even though it leads to isolation

• Continuously asking others if something is okay or if a task was done correctly (or repeatedly checking things on the internet), but the reassurance never fully alleviates the anxiety

• Putting off tasks because of fear of failure, which increases stress later

• Repeatedly checking your phone or email out of anxiety, even though it doesn’t help resolve any concerns

• Saying yes to everything to avoid conflict, even if it leads to feeling overwhelmed or resentful

• Scrubbing surfaces or washing hands repeatedly, even after they are already clean

…that are causing anxiety, rumination, obsessive thinking, irritability, feelings of stagnancy or being “stuck,” and/or low mood that prevents you from enjoying the things you once did, then you’re in the right place.

I am passionate about helping my clients change thoughts, behaviors, and feelings that are getting in the way of allowing them to live a full life. My approach to therapy is founded on effective, evidence-based treatments, with a personal touch to make sure you feel heard and supported throughout our work together. I primarily work with students (high school through graduate school, and even some middle schoolers) and young adults in various stages of life (established in their careers, changing careers, entering their first job, going back to school, new parent, married, divorced).

My therapeutic work is based on principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Whatever brings you here, you’re in the right place to start your journey. Let’s take it one step at a time together.