My Approach to Helping

Each person wants to be seen and appreciated as they are. Only by discovering one's true self can you find the creativity to solve the problems that get in your way. Using an eclectic mix of psychotherapy methods I help individuals move through their conflicts, worries and relationship issues. In psychotherapy your strengths are enhanced to form a positive self image. I work actively in relationship with you. We use your goals and concerns to process and move past obstacles. I have special expertise with trauma focused treatment, P.T.S.D, anxiety, depression, panic disorder and performance anxiety. I practice E. M. D. R. ( Eye Movement desensitization and reprocessing), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy.

 

More Info About My Practice

I can fill out insurance forms but am not on panels for direct payment. My fee is $120.00 but I also have a sliding scale.

 

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

Many individuals feel that they will become overwhelmed when asked to speak of traumatic memories. I help the individual to feel control over how much one can tolerate and find the moments when readiness is self evident. E.M.D.R. continuously works with self control techniques that provide pleasant and calm arenas. The individual can balance positive soothing experience with the negative memories until the memories are tolerable and are distanced from the self. Fear and powerless feelings no longer keep you captive. Imagine. It is very possible.

 

What I Say to People Concerned about the Therapy Process

Depression, trauma, medical issues, relationships issues, anxiety, issues around adulthood.

Services I Provide

• Individual Therapy & Counseling
• Group Therapy
• Consultation
• Clinical Supervision
• Online Counseling / Phone Therapy

Ages I Work With

• Adults
• Elders

Languages I Speak

• English

Groups I Work With

Clients with a history of trauma, anxiety and depression. Clients who are medically ill. clients who suffer from performance anxiety.

Therapy Approaches I Use

• Art Therapy
• Authentic Movement
• Body-Mind Psychotherapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy /REBT
• Creative Art Therapy
• Dance / Movement Therapy
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
• Integration of different therapy models
• Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy
• Object Relations
• Positive Psychology
• Self Psychology
• Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Concerns and Issues I Help With

• Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues
• Academic Concerns
• Addictions & Compulsions
• Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
• Aging & Geriatric Issues
• Anger
• Anxiety
• Attachment Issues
• Cancer
• Communication Problems
• Compulsive Spending / Shopping
• Creative Blocks
• Depression
• Dissociation
• Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
• Domestic Violence
• Drug & Alcohol Addiction
• Eating & Food Issues
• Emotional Abuse
• Emptiness
• Family of Origin Issues
• Family Problems
• Fear
• Grief, Loss, & Bereavement
• Health / Illness / Medical Issues
• HIV / AIDS
• Identity Issues
• Inadequacy
• Midlife Crisis / Midlife Transition
• Post Traumatic Stress / Trauma
• Self-Care
• Self-Confidence
• Sensitivity to Criticism
• Social Anxiety / Phobia
• Stress
• Women's Issues
• Workplace Issues