I believe that the innate nature of human beings is to survive and be well, and that varying degrees of life experience and trauma create psychic structures that inhibit that natural process from occurring. My job is to help client's develop compassionate awareness for these structures that are no longer functional in their lives and help them to
Accepting new clients remotely and in person.
I've practiced psychotherapy for over 40 years, and during most of that time also taught psychiatric residents at Johns Hopkins Medical School. My areas of specialization are bipolar type 2 and borderline personality condition. I've also worked with many entrepreneurs since the publication of
Not accepting new clients at this time. - Thank you for reviewing my profile, and congratulations on the decision to improve your mental well-being. Like the ocean, life can be calm, enjoyable, and beautiful. Sometimes, it can be rough and stormy. Allow me to help you "ride out the storm."
My therapeutic approach provides a welcoming,
Offering therapy that is insight oriented as a first step to healing. A structure of non-judgement, consistency and a strong client-therapist relationship are important pieces. This relationship is used as a tool to help make sense of and improve various emotions, thoughts, behaviors and patterns that may have become disruptive or problematic. Thro
I believe therapy works best when it feels like a safe and genuine conversation. My role is to listen closely, help you feel understood, and work with you to uncover patterns that may be holding you back. I draw on both psychotherapy and psychiatry, so we can address the whole picture—your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and, when helpful,
I love doing therapy, because I believe it works, even when people have experienced long and difficult struggles. I love solving the new "puzzle" that each new person brings, and believe that solving that puzzle together makes us both feel hopeful and energized. People from all generations, personal situations, and walks of life are welcome
"We can't communicate." "All we do is argue." "He had an affair." "All she does is criticize." "I love her but I'm not in love." "I can't remember the last time we had sex."
Sound familiar? These are the most common reasons people come to us for help.
Individually, or as a Couple, we
"We can't communicate." "All we do is argue." "He had an affair." "All she does is criticize." "I love her but I'm not in love." "I can't remember the last time we had sex."
Sound familiar? These are the most common reasons people come to us for help.
Individually, or as a couple,
Accepting new clients- Life is hard. Most of us want to think that it gets easier but that only occurs when our skills (emotional, mental, physical, spiritual) improve. Therapy is the perfect place to learn and practice new skills while getting the encouragement to make it through life's toughest moments. And I am ready for you. I work with all cli
From my perspective life is about learning and growing. We have continual opportunities to learn and grow. Sometimes this means accepting ourselves and our situation with more realistic expectations- grieving or forgiving ourselves or others. Sometimes this means making a conscious choice about how we want to live differently and having the cour
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