I work from a compassionate, non-judgemental, client-centered perspective. I believe that the unique rapport that develops between client and therapist is one of the major components of emotional and psychological healing. Creating a therapeutic environment in which you--the client--can feel safe and explore your feelings is my primary objective.
My Role as a Therapist
As a therapist, my role is to accompany you on your journey of self-discovery. I aim to help you to find your own authentic path in life and relationships and give you tools to deal with the inherent challenges of being human. My job as therapist is to point out places that you may not see, examine patterns of behavior or ways of thinking that may not be serving you well and help you explore and resolve problems that get in your way. My approach is supportive and collaborative, with an awareness of and sensitivity to your struggles, goals and hopes.
My areas of expertise and special interest include: couples therapy; life transitions in career or relationship; LGBT issues, including coming out, exploring sexual identity, dating, relationships & marriage; polyamory: bisexuality and cross-cultural relationships; caregiver issues related to senior care, Alzheimer\'s Disease and age-related cognitive decline.
Client Challenges & Concerns I Address
Abandonment
Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues
Academic Concerns
Addictions and Compulsions
Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
Adoption / Reunion Issues
Aggression and Violence
Aging and Geriatric Issues
Anger
Anxiety
Attachment Issues
Career Choice
Caregiver Issues / Stress
Child and/or Adolescent Issues
Codependency / Dependency
Communication Problems
Compulsive Spending / Shopping
Control Issues
Creative Blocks
Depression
Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
Domestic Violence
Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Eating and Food Issues
Emotional Abuse
Emotional Intelligence
Family of Origin Issues
Family Problems
Forgiveness
Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
Identity Issues
Inadequacy
Inattention, Impulsivity, and Hyperactivity (ADHD)
Infidelity / Affair Recovery
Irritability
Isolation
LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues
Men's Issues
Midlife Crisis / Midlife Transition
Mood Swings / Mood Disturbance
Multicultural Concerns
Obsessions and Compulsions (OCD)
Oppositional and Defiant Behavior in Children and Teen