(THERAPIST-COACH, AUTHOR, SPEAKER, 80% COUPLES IMPROVEMENT RATE) My dedication is to helping people make real change and achieve success in life. As both a PhD psychologist and licensed marriage & family therapist, I help both individuals and couples face a wide array of challenges. I use a multi-level approach to therapy, incorporating many techn
You may be feeling a bit nervous about selecting a therapist. That's understandable. You're possibly wondering what you should look for in a therapist and what to expect. If you have some experience with therapy, you might be looking for someone who would be a "good fit" for your current needs. Our first meeting allows me to learn a
I strongly believe that each one of us needs support for our emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical lives. I work to empower couples, individuals, and families in a compassionate, caring, and ethical environment. I treat my clients with gentleness, respect, and dignity. My approach helps my clients identify their resources and needs, then use t
It seems like life has a way of wearing us down with the problems and difficulties. Sometimes it is a marriage or relationship that is frustrating and hopeless. How did it get here when we started out so 'in love'? It might be the challenges of parenting: it didn't seem like it was going to be this hard when we brought them home fro
I believe that good therapy can be lifesaving. This is not hyperbole or exaggeration. When people feel depressed, sad, anxious and hopeless, they often feel immensely desperate and alone. By the time they reach out for help, they usually have been struggling for a long time, sometimes years. They may have dulled their pain with food, work or chem
I like to help people who are feeling stuck so they can get moving forward again, whether it is in relationships, with friends and family, at work, or with yourself. I look closely at patterns of behavior as well as your thoughts and feelings so I can help you gain a clearer understanding of what works and what does not work for you. This way you
My approach to helping you begins with connection. I believe this is foundational to any work we do together. I want to create an environment that feels safe and comfortable for you to explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. I am relational, collaborative, and creative with you. I will also add a bit of humor to our meetings when appro
My approach is non-blaming, strength based and encouraging. I specialize in relationship issues, family-of-origin work, and self esteem. I use a combination of dependable, proven, effective techniques and integrate ideas and thoughts from many sources. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with training in individual counseling, family, and
A strong therapeutic relationship is the starting point for positive change. With effort and time, you can explore emotions such as loneliness, shame, anger, fear, and sadness to understand how they affect your life. My practice is informed by attachment theory and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Greater awareness of your feelings and thoughts
Research shows consistently that no matter what counseling method is used, the connection between you and your counselor is the essential factor in you feeling better about yourself and your life. If you are looking for a warm, open, authentic, compassionate and practical therapist then you are at the right place. I am active during the session an
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