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My Approach to Helping

I like to think of therapy as helping you to construct a life "tool kit" which will continue to develop long after the therapy is over. Our work would involve creative problem-solving. I am interested in people's capacities to be competent and decisive in addressing life's challenges. Learning and development do not stop in childhood; they continue throughout the lifespan. Creating a therapeutic plan involves trained information-gathering, as well as expertise in assessment. The plan and process need to "speak" realistically to you, in order to promote learning of new skills and varied ways to address problems. I am a careful, respectful listener, who interacts actively with patients, young and old. Over 20+ years, I have learned how a thorough review of biological and psychological factors and their interplay is central to working effectively. . I believe in therapy being practical and useful. In my work with adults, children, parents, and couples, I am flexible and, as warranted, use a variety of modalities: cognitive-behavioral treatment,psychodynamic psychotherapy, biofeedback, journaling, visualization, breath training, bibliotherapy, play/art therapy,and, animal-assisted therapy, . When relevant, I work with other professionals, e.g. physicians, teachers etc..

 

More Info About My Practice

I am starting an 8 session psychoeducational group for parents called "Why will managing my stress help me to be a better parent"

 

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

I work frequently with people who are suffering with severe anxiety and/or agitated depression. I address these issues with a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, teaching stress reduction techniques and helping you to create a historical narrative to understand influences in your life. On the whole, people report feeling less anxious and more "in charge" of their thoughts and feelings.

Services I Provide

• Individual Therapy & Counseling
• Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
• Group Therapy
• Consultation
• Clinical Supervision

Ages I Work With

• Children
• Teens
• Adults

Languages I Speak

• English

Groups I Work With

adults, children or adolescents with anxiety, chronic illness, depression, work problems, school problems, loss, unresolved mourning, trauma, stress related disorders

Therapy Approaches I Use

• Autogenic Training
• Biofeedback / Neurofeedback
• Body-Mind Psychotherapy
• Breathwork
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy /REBT
• Integration of different therapy models
• Interpersonal Psychotherapy
• Mindfulness Based Approaches
• Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
• Parent Work
• Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
• Play Therapy
• Psychodynamic
• Self Psychology

Concerns & Issues I Help With

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