Many of the problems that bring people to therapy are the result of using defense mechanisms to avoid facing uncomfortable emotions and conflicts. I help patients identify the defense mechanisms that they are using and overcome them so that they can lead better lives. This process is known as intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP), and
I know how scary it can be when you are facing a problem in your life that you can't solve by yourself. For most of us, reaching out for help is not easy. My approach to therapy centers around the belief that we need CONNECTION in order to heal. This is why most self-help books aren't as effective as they could be. There is a lot of potential good
Together we will walk through your growth, always providing the safety and support that your healing requires.
It is of great importance for me to establish safety for my clients by committing time and care to each individual, both inside and outside of scheduled sessions. I provide scheduling flexibility and off-the-clock support (such as email
As a contemporary psychoanalyst, my treatment approach is to encourage a free flow of thoughts and feelings which we will listen to and come to understand. I offer practical evocative feedback to help clients address current life challenges and long-standing issues. The results are transformational. With compassion and understanding, individuals ar
I’m a registered associate clinical social worker and LGBTQ2STGI+ affirmative therapist with over a decade in the film industry as an International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) camera department member. Trained in emotionally focused therapy (EFT) and certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), palliat
Summer's comin'. And you don't want to get out of bed on a beautiful day.The blinds make it dark inside You can hear people outside, enjoying life. Or you can't stop worrying-stomach churning. ? Panic? Do you have a feeling of doom? Can't even brush your teeth, because you're just moping with depression. You can't
We all contain a force that strives for self-realization. When we nurture this force, we find positive ways of existing within and experiencing the world around this. We gain the strength necessary to tolerate stress and conflict. Without support, though, we may adopt unhealthy ways of surviving that directly counter how we wish to be.
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My goals are to empower individuals struggling to make meaning from their lives, and ultimately, helping those who have a desire to embark on the road to feeling better about themselves, and their relationships with others. I am passionate about accompanying individuals on their journey to understand and take ownership of their destructive or dysfu
I work from an attachment based and relationship approach to help you go deeper. We will do more than learn how to cope with difficulties but learn how to create sustainable change to experience more joy in your life.
I work with those experiencing relationship difficulties and feeling "stuck". I work with those with a history of trauma
Do you ever feel like you’re doing everything you can just to hold it together—yet still feel anxious, stuck, or alone? You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues, and wondering if you can truly trust anyone—even yourself. It’s exhausting to question your worth while trying so hard to stay
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