The answer is, yes. Let me explain further.

In therapy, a diagnosis is simply a tool to help us better understand what you’re experiencing and to give language to your symptoms. It guides treatment, ensures you receive the right type of care, and can also be important for things like insurance coverage. A diagnosis is never meant to define who you are—it’s just a way to identify patterns, make sense of what you’re going through, and create a supportive plan for healing and growth. I often explain it this way: when you go to the doctor, you receive a diagnosis not to label you, but to identify what needs treatment. For example, a sore throat might be caused by strep throat or post-nasal drip—two different issues that require different care. In the same way, a mental health diagnosis helps me know what to focus on in therapy and helps you understand what you need to feel better.

Anxiety and Depressive Disorders

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

• Panic Disorder

• Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)

• Specific Phobias

• Separation Anxiety Disorder

• Major Depressive Disorder

• Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)

• Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

• Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

• Seasonal Affective Disorder

Bipolar and Related Disorders

• Bipolar I Disorder

• Bipolar II Disorder

• Cyclothymic Disorder

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Interpersonal & Relationship

• Communication difficulties

• Trust issues

• Boundaries and assertiveness difficulties

• Conflict resolution challenges

• Parent-child conflicts

• Generational/cultural family conflicts

• Caregiver stress (elder care, chronic illness)

Social Skills and Peer Issues

• Difficulty making or maintaining friendships

• Social anxiety / fear of social situations

• Peer pressure (young adults)

• Loneliness and social isolation

• Conflict with colleagues or peers

Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Complex PTSD

• Acute Stress Disorder

• Adjustment Disorders

• Reactive Attachment Disorder

• Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder

Life Transitions, Adjustments, Grief

• Career changes / unemployment / workplace stress

• Relocation / adjusting to new environments

• Starting college or transitioning to adulthood

• Retirement adjustment

• Cultural or immigration adjustment

• Complicated Grief and Bereavement

• Chronic Illness

• Terminal Illness

• Life Transitions / Adjustment Issues

• Chronic Stress

• Work-related Stress / Burnout

• Identity and Self-Esteem Issues

• Spiritual Issues/Church Hurt