Therapist Profile

My Approach to Helping

Sometimes the first step to getting help is admitting that help is needed. If you are viewing profiles on this website then you might be ready to accept change in your life. My role as a counselor is to provide direction as to a decision or a course of action. Beyond this, part of my role is to also challenge you and to help you achieve the changes or goals that you may be seeking. Therapy in itself means establishing a therapeutic relationship with a counselor; furthermore, the act of engaging in therapy may often lead to better relationships in your own life, solutions to specific problems, and significant reductions in feelings of distress.

More Info About My Practice

My areas of special training and experience include helping to cope with depression, trauma, abuse, substance abuse, grief and anxiety or fears. My treatment approach to individual and family therapy is insight-oriented and includes cognitive behavioral, solution-focused and family systems. The modalities of outpatient psychotherapy utilized in my office are widely accepted forms of psychological treatment.Therapy services are office based between the hours of 9 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday and weekend appointments are also available. Each session will take approximately 45-50 minutes. Accepted forms of payment include cash, checks, credit cards, CIGNA, LifeSynch (a Humana company; formerly CorpHealth), Traditional Medicaid, CSHCN Medicaid and MHNetwork insurance. Sliding scale is also available based on need.