Therapist Profile

My Approach to Helping

Therapy is not easily described in general statements. How the work goes forward depends on the personalities of the therapist and patient, and the particular problems you bring forward. There are many different methods I may use to deal with the problems that you hope to address. Psychotherapy calls for a very active effort on your part. In order for the therapy to be most successful, you will have to work on things we talk about both during our sessions and, sometimes, at home. Effective therapy, in my view, moves forward only when you, the patient, do not feel judged, talked down to or told what to do. It is only in this atmosphere of mutual respect and regard that you will surface and examine your issues in ways that give you insight to the why's of the choices you've made in the past, your responses to life's events, and options you might choose in the future. Therapy can have risks as well as benefits. Since therapy often involves discussing unpleasant aspects of your life, you may experience uncomfortable feelings like sadness, guilt, anger, frustration, loneliness, and helplessness. The good news is that through this work, therapy often leads to better relationships, solutions to specific problems, and significant reductions in feelings of distress. I believe life is most satisfying when we live a balance among our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual selves. I will do my best to support you finding your own balance and a more fulfilling life in each of these areas.