The Right Approach to Mental Health: Finding the Right Tools for the Job
The Right Approach to Mental Health: Finding the Right Tools for the Job
Mental health treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all. Just like you wouldn’t use a massive sledgehammer for a delicate job—or a tiny hammer for a railroad spike—treatment needs to be tailored to the individual. But too often, people are given the wrong tools or aren’t taught how to use them effectively.
Medication Without Guidance Isn’t Enough
A common issue in mental health treatment is prescribing medication without providing the necessary education on how to use it properly. For example, someone with ADHD may be given medication but not clear instructions on when and how to take it. Timing can make all the difference—taking a stimulant at the wrong time can lead to focusing on the wrong things, disrupting sleep, or making symptoms worse instead of better.
The Right Tool for the Right Need
ADHD medication: Works best when combined with structure, routine, and behavioral strategies.
Anxiety treatment: Some need therapy, others benefit from medication, but often, a mix of both is ideal.
Depression management: Lifestyle changes, therapy, and medication all play different roles depending on the person.
The key is making sure that treatment is personalized and practical. If someone is given the “wrong hammer” for their mental health needs, it won’t be effective—and without proper guidance, even the right tool can be misused.
Getting the Right Support Matters
Mental health care should be more than just handing out prescriptions. It requires a thoughtful approach, clear education, and ongoing support to make sure people are getting real, lasting relief. Whether it's ADHD, anxiety, depression, or another mental health concern, the best outcomes come when treatment is properly matched to the individual.
No one should have to struggle with the wrong tools. The right help is out there—it’s just about making sure it's the right fit.
How I Can Help
As a Somatic Sex Counselor and Yoga Teacher, I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate emotional regulation, stress, and behavior modification in ways that feel empowering and practical. My approach integrates mindfulness, somatic awareness, and personalized strategies to address issues related to sexuality, relationships, and overall well-being.
Mindful Emotional and Stress Regulation: I offer practical tools, like breathing exercises and mindfulness practices, to help you manage stress, regulate emotions, and cultivate emotional balance—whether in your personal life or relationships.
Somatic Awareness and Communication: Through body-based awareness techniques, I guide you in becoming more attuned to your body's signals, helping you increase intimacy, improve communication, and resolve conflicts in a compassionate, non-judgmental space.
Behavior Modification: I work with you to identify patterns in your behavior that may no longer serve you and introduce mindful strategies to replace them with more positive, life-affirming habits, whether in sexual expression, communication, or stress management.
Couples and Relationship Support: Whether it’s addressing challenges in intimacy, navigating sexual desires, or enhancing communication, I help couples build deeper connection and understanding through practical exercises, mindful communication tools, and emotional regulation practices.
Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive environment where you can explore your emotions, modify behavior patterns, and cultivate healthier, more fulfilling relationships with yourself and others.
I’m a Sex Counselor and Yoga Teacher. I work with individuals, couples, non-monogamous relationships, and groups in topics related to sexuality, emotional regulation, communication dynamics, and changing behaviors.
