My Approach to Helping

Choosing a therapist can be a daunting task whether it be for yourself or for your child. My goal is to create an environment in which you feel safe and comfortable enough to talk openly and honestly. I do this by being respectful, accepting, and having a sense of humor. For over 30 years now, I have been helping people like yourself overcome problems with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and other problems in living. It has brought me great satisfaction to help them live happier lives, and I would be privileged to do the same for you. I also know as a parent that it is very difficult to trust someone with the care of your child. I promise to do my best to live up to that trust, and to treat your own feelings with the utmost care and compassion.

 

More Info About My Practice

I have both evening and Saturday hours, and accept a number of insurances. I will return all calls promptly.

Services I Provide

• Individual Therapy & Counseling
• Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
• Family Therapy
• Online Counseling / Phone Therapy

Ages I Work With

• Children
• Teens
• Adults
• Elders

Languages I Speak

• English

Therapy Approaches I Use

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy /REBT
• Depth-Oriented Brief Therapy
• Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
• Family Systems Therapy
• Gottman Method
• Integration of different therapy models
• Internal Family Systems
• Mindfulness Based Approaches
• Motivational Enhancement Therapy
• Non-Violent Communication
• Parent Work
• Psychodynamic
• Relational Psychotherapy
• Relational Recovery

Concerns and Issues I Help With

• Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues
• Academic Concerns
• Addictions & Compulsions
• Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
• Aging & Geriatric Issues
• Agoraphobia
• Anxiety
• Blended Family Issues
• Child and/or Adolescent Issues
• Codependency / Dependency
• Communication Problems
• Compulsive Spending / Shopping
• Control Issues
• Depression
• Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
• Emotional Abuse
• Emotional Overwhelm
• Family of Origin Issues
• Family Problems
• Fear
• Forgiveness
• Grief, Loss, & Bereavement
• Habits
• Inadequacy
• Inattention, Impulsivity, & Hyperactivity (ADHD)
• Isolation
• Men's Issues
• Obsessions & Compulsions (OCD)
• Oppositional & Defiant Behavior in Children & Teens
• Panic
• Parenting
• Phobias
• Post Traumatic Stress / Trauma
• Pre-Marital Counseling
• Relationships & Marriage
• Self-Care
• Self-Confidence
• Self-Criticism
• Self-Doubt
• Self-Esteem
• Self-Love
• Sensitivity to Criticism
• Shame
• Social Anxiety / Phobia
• Stress
• Trust Issues
• Women's Issues
• Worry
• Worthlessness