Here’s how CBIT therapy works:

• First, you learn how to pinpoint when a tic is about to happen.
• Secondly, you learn to replace it with a different, less noticeable movement or action.
• Then, you learn how to identify and reduce triggers like stress, excitement, or fatigue to minimize the occurrence of tics.

Through CBIT therapy, you will be better equipped to tap into your brain and body to understand what causes your tics and what you can do to reduce them.

Simply put, Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) helps you regain control, giving you the tools to manage your tics confidently and live life on your terms.

There aren’t many tic disorder treatments out there that effectively equip you with the tools and strategies to manage your tics successfully. Yes, there is medication, but that doesn’t really empower you; it just masks the underlying issues.

If you or your child has a tic disorder, you understand the challenges that come with it. You may feel the need to isolate yourself, experience bullying, or have difficulty at school or work. And because tic disorders are often accompanied by other conditions like anxiety, depression, OCD, or ADHD, it can be an uncomfortable and debilitating way to live.

Here’s what you can look forward to in our treatment together, which you can get online anywhere in the U.S. or in person in Santa Clarita, CA: 

• Assessment – First, you’ll complete a comprehensive assessment to lay the groundwork for your treatment plan.
• Tailored Therapy – I will curate an ideal tic disorder treatment plan to meet your individual needs.
• Work at Home -You’ll practice what you learn in our sessions at home, and you must do the work outside our sessions!
• Note Progress – In each session, we will note your progress (and you will make progress!)
• Support Parents – If you’re a parent, I’ll support you throughout the process and educate you about what your child is learning.
• Send You On Your Way – Again, this isn’t a long-term treatment. It’s meant to equip you with actionable tools to help you navigate and control your tics for life.

As an experienced counselor and therapist, working mainly with the underserved population in the Los Angles area, I never thought I’d become a tics specialist. Getting the training I needed actually stems from a friend in need. Her child had a tic disorder and had a lot of trouble finding someone who could actually help.

So I said, “Hey, I can get the training for that!” And here I am today, helping my friend’s child and others through this proven treatment for tic disorder.

My professional and personal journey has allowed me to connect with my clients and guide them toward healing. I’m passionate about supporting those who often feel overlooked, including those with tic disorders. Everyone deserves to be heard, understood, and given the tools to thrive, and I’m here to help make that happen.

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