About Dr. Dorsaint

I’m committed to help you understand yourself more, feel affirmed in your choices, and provide practical and actionable tools to retreat back to your world with.

I Might Be A Fit For You If…

  • You feel caught in between what you want and what the world says is best for you.

  • You want someone to aid in organizing and laying out the jumbled thoughts in your mind.

  • You feel like your life is meant to go in a different direction, and you’d love someone to walk alongside you on your journey.

  • You have an understanding of why things happen the way they do in your life, and are ready to make different choices.

  • You’re ready for a challenge, and want to feel confident in the choices you make.

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Therapy is personalized to you.

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Based on what I learn about you, I will tailor my approach to your concerns. My main frameworks stem from, but are not limited to:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - knowing what thoughts and feelings impact your behaviors, and how to change them.

Relational Therapy - how your life experience and relationships impact your well-being.

Psychodynamic Therapy - how your family upbringing and impactful life experiences growing up affect you today.

Strengths-Based Therapy - highlighting your existing skillset to improve your mental health.

My work is cultivated from multicultural and social justice lens, ensuring the work we do is under the framework of examining structural inequalities and opportunities we may face daily across aspects of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, ability level, and other social factors.

What it’s like to sit in the room with me:

My style is directive yet warm, engaging in both reflection and gentle challenge.

I bring my most curious and authentic self into the room, so you feel comfortable to do the same.

We will process the present and past, while planning for your bright and exciting future.

Most importantly, we’ll celebrate the big and small wins you make towards more authentic living.

Just a few of my specialties:

Anxiety and stress

Relationship Issues

Career demands/transitions

Racial Identity

Life Transitions

Depression

Women's Issues

Creativity

Non-monogamy

Work-life balance

My credentials:

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology: Illinois Institute of Technology

B.A. in Psychology, minor in Biology: Rutgers University

Notable work settings: The University of Chicago, Northwestern Medicine, and George Washington University

Member of: American Psychological Association, American Group Psychotherapy Association

Work With Me
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Ready to work together?

Click here to schedule your free 15 minute consultation to see if we’re a fit.