Therapist Profile

My Approach to Helping

I am dedicated to helping couples who may be experiencing ongoing distance, conflict or boredom in their relationship. Couples learn to resolve conflict and create a close and loving relationship that can last a lifetime.

More Info About My Practice

Sitting with individuals every day I have learned how powerful the process of therapy can be and how complex we all are. We have our wonderful intellect, our reason and rationale, to assist us in our lives - setting goals and envisioning our future.ﾠ But we also have an equally important emotional aspect which gives our goals meaning but which can also, at times, sabotage these same goals. This can feel confusing. Why, if we know that "X" (money, weight loss, relationships) will help us to be "happier," do we not allow ourselves to obtain it? Therapy yields an understanding of both our intellectual goals and emotional needs. It is my job to provide a safe environment to help your head and your heart work together. I love my job, not because it is filled with problems to solve but because it is filled with hope. I feel privileged to sit with individuals as they gain an understanding of their motivations, feelings and fears, and explore new ways of being in the world. I am witness to individuals becoming empowered to reach for their goals and am left in awe of our strength as human beings. I have been practicing as a psychotherapist since 1999, after obtaining my MSW from Catholic University.ﾠ My undergraduate degree is from Colgate University.ﾠ I did my post-graduate training with the Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis in Self Psychology and Relational Psychology - I continue to study and train in contemporary theories.ﾠ I work in a sunny office at Dupont Circle and am interested in seeing if we can work together so that you can reach your goals.ﾠ Please contact me to set up an appointment to meet in person.ﾠ I offer a free consultation so please call and come in to talk.