"I am committed to help you find that feeling of empowerment within you that you may not have even known you had, and then using that empowerment to resolve real life situations."

Self-discovery is a process that unfolds throughout our entire lives. The challenges we face in our daily lives can also deeply impact the way we move through the world. These challenges are informed by societal expectations/structures, life experiences, thought patterns, and or relationship dynamics. Each client is their own unique individual, thoroughly deserving of support through an empathic, authentic therapeutic relationship.

**THE CBT SPECIALIST** Finding a therapist is a daunting task. While I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety-related disorders and depression, I also incorporate elements of Mindfulness, Problem-Solving, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Gottman couples theory. In addition, I have been trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) by the EMDR Institute. EMDR can provide an effective treatment synergy with CBT, especially for patients with trauma histories. My goal is to help you feel more hopeful, be happier, and be more in control of your life.

I'm a licensed and board certified psychologist (ABBP-Counseling) specializing in individual therapy with adults in Boston, MA. I earned the Ed. D in Counseling Psychology at the UMASS-Amherst in 1980 and have been a licensed & practicing psychologist since 1981. I earned the MFA (Creative Writing, Literature & Publishing) from Emerson College-'94. It's challenging to work with people who are eager to express their creativity. My nearly 30 years as a forensic psychologist affords me insights to help those coping with legal issues, grief, loss, relationship and career stress.

Do you love your partner, but want to feel "in love" again? Are you anxious about dating, or have you had a recent break up? Improve communication and reduce conflict by recognizing unconscious patterns that interfere with true intimacy. Learn the value of presence and authenticity in your relationship. For those seeking a new relationship, practice discernment skills to recognize "the one," and create new romance pathways rather than relying on the map that has previously failed you. I teach skills to couples and individuals who understand that a romantic relationship is the centerpiece of success.

As a former Division I athlete who has faced many setbacks, I strongly believe in the power of asking for help. My past experiences recovering from the mental and physical components of athletic injury motivate me to help individuals fight their own mental battles. I will work alongside you to better understand your struggles while using CBT, DBT, and strength-based approaches to allow you to make change at your own pace. In our work together, we will identify your personal values and motivators to help achieve your goals.

In helping to work through anxiety and depression my approach fosters greater self-awareness as a means toward overcoming harmful behavioral and emotional repetitions. My clients are typically professionals or students struggling with stress and transitional issues.

I provide individual psychotherapy to adults (18-65) struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, anger/irritability, and a wide range of psychosocial stressors, including relationship & family stress, adjustment & life transitions, career stress, grief/bereavement, and addiction problems. I spent nine years at the Boston VA Hospital, so I have extensive training and experience with military veterans suffering from PTSD, anxiety, depression, and adjustment to civilian life.

I am a licensed psychologist providing individual and couples counseling. I create a safe, warm, and collaborative therapeutic environment in which clients are free to explore their experiences, perspectives, and personal identities, and through which they develop insight, find healing, improve personal relationships, and experience personal growth and empowerment. I respect and value the diversity of each client, focus on their unique social and cultural context, and believe that each therapeutic relationship takes a different path depending on these factors. I enjoy working with a range of clients, including adults and students. Currently offering in-person and video-counseling.

Telling one's story is an act of bravery in itself, and every emotion has a story to tell. I provide a welcoming, non-judgmental space to discover inner wounds, wisdom, and healing. I collaborate with clients to unveil problematic beliefs they hold about themselves, and to write a new story, rooted in self-compassion. My clients report feeling comfortable, understood, accepted, and empowered. I invite clients to learn of mindfulness practice, as modern research identifies this age-old philosophy to promote well-being and joy. Mindfulness skills assist in coping with difficult emotions, and in strengthening one's inner compass.

As a therapist, I work to create a space without judgment where clients can learn, heal and grow. I work with people living with life transitions, chronic illness, burn, grief, loss and other traumas with compassion, while acknowledging the unique experience of each person. Every client I meet comes with their own set of gifts, challenges, supports and dreams. No one tells the same story as another...and I welcome the distinctiveness of each client. Entering therapy can be a scary process. I take great pride in my ability to create a safe space to partner with each client uniquely.

I help couples and individuals stuck in unsatisfying, repetitive patterns find clarity and regain momentum. I have a warm, collaborative and direct style. My work is informed by years of postgraduate training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, a form of treatment that aims to fully resolve underlying causes of our distress. I draw on the latest research in neuroscience, attachment theory and elements of skills-based treatments, all of which allow me to formulate an approach that will be most effective for your particular circumstances.

I am a licensed psychologist affiliated with Boston Medical Center and over 15 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I treat a wide variety of clients who are experiencing challenges and transitions in their lives. I have extensive experience with depression, mood disorders, anxiety spectrum disorders, PTSD, ADHD, and insomnia related to stress.My therapeutic style utilizes an evidence-based integrative approach to treatment, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am an active and engaging listener, providing a safe and supportive environment to explore issues and help recognize triggers that may affect behaviors and symptoms.

I have decades of experience helping individuals and couples achieve positive change through an active engaged process. I have experience with challenging situations like loss, career or relationship problems. I help people alleviate the effects of depression, anxiety, anger or low self-esteem. I help others to manage the overwhelming pressure of lives that are too busy, or to know and express themselves more deeply. I help couples with e problems that drive them apart, learn to communicate and resolve these issues. This enables them to rebuild loving supportive relationships. Please view my website to learn more about my work.

PLEASE NOTE THAT I CURRENTLY HAVE NO OPENINGS. Hello! I appreciate how vulnerable a person can feel in therapy, and so I do my best to provide a safe, supportive, and warm environment. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client can be very meaningful and important, and so I work to provide my clients with deep empathy and my full attention. I have worked with people from a wide range of backgrounds with a wide variety of concerns, including relationship issues, family issues, chronic pain, and general stress.

Today’s world is defined by opportunities and challenges that didn’t exist for our parents. The changing ways in which we approach identity, relationships, work, leisure, and education – the core of emotional and psychological fulfillment – can be as bewildering as they are exciting. Becoming the truest and best version of ourselves can be an elusive task in this ever-shifting and often judgemental, invalidating landscape. It’s no wonder all of us need help in one way or another.

Old habits and fixed thoughts may be preventing you from making decisions or choosing a life-path. Together, we will work to build your confidence, decision making skills, and develop strategies for you to achieve success! With over 20 years of experience, I graduated from Lesley University with a Master in Expressive Therapy with an Art Therapy Specialization. I received post-graduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma studies. I am a Registered Art Therapist and Certified Eat, Breathe Thrive(TM) Instructor.

Our day to day lives are complex, busy, and demanding. Stressors inevitably arise. When they do, we may become overwhelmed and fall back into unexamined patterns that undermine our progress and leave us feeling stuck. Talk therapy can help improve life satisfaction through increased self-awareness and effective behavioral change. Many of us may benefit from the opportunity to talk through the challenges we face in our daily lives with a compassionate and interactive listener who can help us see our circumstances more clearly.

Are you having a hard time motivating yourself, and figuring out who you are, or what you aspire to be? I am a compassionate and energetic clinician who appreciates the uniqueness of who you are and who can empower you to implement the change that you want to see in yourself. For many of us, finding that interconnectedness between who we are and who we want to be can be challenging. My work is to collaborate with you to identify ways of addressing the barriers that may be holding you back so that you can find the satisfaction that you want in your life.

Everyone has strengths and vulnerabilities that need to be empathically recognized and understood for there to be realistic change. My job is to create a safe place where individuals and couples explore their current or long standing problems in order to find realistic solutions. A significant part of this involves carefully and mutually developing an appreciation of people's actual qualities and circumstances. I work with people in crisis or who sense they have patterns of living that could benefit from a clear understanding and want an expert and experienced partner to help facilitate their desired change.