Therapist Profile

My Approach to Helping

Please know that the fastest way to reach me is by phone, as I check my messages several times a day and e mail's less frequently. Now, my philosophy. Therapy provides a safe place where you can stop the action long enough to think carefully about where you are in life, how you got there, and where you want to be. My undivided attention to you, away from phones, computers, family and work demands, is a gift you give yourself. I am trained to know when to simply listen, when to ask questions, how to notice what you are not saying, and how to interact with you in a respectful and non-judgmental way. This acceptance allows you to better see why you are stuck, scared, or just plain confused. For more than 15 years I have worked with adults both individually and in couples, as well as adolescents, middle school age and older. I have specialized training in Grief and Bereavement, Addictions, and Parenting and I routinely and successfully treat persons with Relationship Conflicts, Depression and Anxiety. I combine an insight oriented treatment (understanding how life experiences inform your unique personality), with skills building (learning customized tools to break nonproductive habits which cause you distress.) Ours is a collaborative effort to increase your confidence and ability to manage fear and anxiety, ultimately making your life easier!

More Info About My Practice

Are you depressed by life circumstances? Is your anxiety keeping you up at night? Have you suffered a loss that seems like too much to bear; death of a loved one, divorce, a job loss? Are you struggling with addictive behaviors that are controlling your life; food, sex, alcohol, other drugs, consumerism, the internet? Is your pre-teen or teen having problems in school? Do you disapprove of their friends? Do you and your child fight routinely? Are you worried that your child may be using alcohol or drugs? Do you believe that your youngster spends too much time on the internet, or watching television? Do you need help in learning how to talk with your child about these issues? Lets reduce your suffering. While family and friends often mean well, they may find it too difficult to hear about your pain without offering too quick solutions. In most cases they are simply at a loss about how best to help you. Therapy offers you the option to collaborate with a cool-headed professional who respects your strengths and increases your capacity to competently handle lifes never ending challenges, making you and everyone around you, healthier and more contented.