I believe that therapy should create a safe and conducive environment for exploration and change, be affirming and empathic, facilitate learning and self-discovery, and provide feedback about unhealthy life patterns. My areas of expertise include stress and anxiety management, depression, life transitions (e.g., changing jobs, beginning or ending a relationship, becoming a parent, retiring, moving, etc.), health and wellness, and LGB issues. I also work with many transgendered individuals who are in various stages of transitioning.

 

My clinical orientation is integrative, meaning that I draw from a variety of theoretical perspectives depending on the person and the issues they bring to therapy.  Thus, therapy may involve examining and correcting distorted thoughts and behaviors, looking at relationships with others, or recalling one’s history as it relates to unhealthy patterns and effects on current day functioning. 

 

During your initial evaluation, I will be asking you to explain in detail about the difficulties you have been having, and  what it is that brings you to therapy.  I will also ask you questions about medical, family, and psychiatric history.  In most cases, we will come up with a plan and goals for therapy by the end of the first session.

 

Hours of operation:

 

Tuesday 8am – 6pm

Thursday 8am – 6pm

Friday 12pm – 6pm

Saturday 9am-3pm

I accept several major insurances and checks, cash, or credit cards.