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My Approach to Helping

I believe that people are naturally resilient--therapy is an opportunity to enhance that resiliency by building awareness and finding strength and fulfillment. Most of us have found ways to cope with stresses and conflict. Sometimes what has worked in the past is no longer effective. Understanding the dynamic interplay between internal an external forces creates windows for change and growth. I hope to create a space where clients can non-critically observe, explore, reflect, and become "unstuck." Together we can work toward improved flexibility, enhance capacity for self-regulation, and expanded range of choices for problem solution.
I work with adults, including couples, adolescents, and children. My approach to working with couples is to encourage alternative waysk of responding to one another to repair injury and restore equilibrium. With adolescents and children, I typically have conjoint sessions to facilitate more effective dialogue with parents. My experience in school-based assessment and consultation provides a solid base for coordination with teachers and counselors, if that is beneficial.

 

More Info About My Practice

I am an out of network provide so please verify your health insurance coverage before you arrange your first visit. I will discuss fees on a case by case basis in the event that you are not covered. I practice in an interdisciplinary setting which includes psychiatric, clinical social work, and art therapy services; a unique feature of the practice is the high level of consultation among clinicians. If you want help with a referral to find what you are looking for, I am happy to assist you in identifying possible resources.

 

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

Services I Provide

• Individual Therapy & Counseling
• Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
• Family Therapy
• Consultation

Ages I Work With

• Children
• Teens
• Adults
• Elders

Languages I Speak

• English

Therapy Approaches I Use

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy /REBT
• Emotion Focused Couples Therapy
• Emotionally Focused Therapy
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
• Family Systems Therapy
• Integration of different therapy models
• Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy
• Interpersonal Psychotherapy
• Mindfulness Based Approaches
• Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
• Object Relations
• Parent Work
• Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
• Psychodynamic
• Relational Psychotherapy
• Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Concerns & Issues I Help With

• Identity Issues
• Attachment
• Occupational & Academic Issues
• Anxiety, Fear, & Stress
• Emotion Management
• Depression & Mood
• Childhood & Adolescence
• Relationships & Marriage
• Social Skills & Problems
• Life Changes
• Abuse: Emotional, Physical, or Sexual
• Family Problems
• Self-Esteem & Confidence
• Trauma
• Health & Body
• Self-Harm & Suicide