My Approach to Helping

I provided individual, couple, and family therapy services for many years, and have thoroughly enjoyed working with different kinds of people. I believe it's important to help people learn to trust and believe in their innate talents and skills, to encourage couples to communicate and resolve their differences in a healthy manner and to support families in understanding their life cycle stages and how to manage them. My personal goal as a therapist is to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship with people and cultivate a treatment environment that challenges growth from a compassionate perspective.

On the Fence About Going to Therapy?

I know that many people believe going to therapy means that something is wrong with them or that they are going crazy. Fortunately, our culture is changing, and people are starting to see the benefits of therapy. They realize that a lot of people have mental health problems and relational difficulties. So instead of seeing therapy as some negative concept, they are being helped and understand that seeking support when you need it is wise.

Theoretical Influences that Guide My Work

Internal family systems, Metaframeworks, self-compassion, and systems theory guide the way I work with people.