Therapists in 05060

I work from the basic assumption that regardless of one's previous life experience and current situation, we can learn new ways to achieve what we want in life, e.g., intimate relationships, family, friends, career, etc.

The goal of therapy is to help people rediscover their strengths and talents, often blocked or underdeveloped, so they can be happier and more fulfilled. Since 1987, my counseling practice has specialized in enhancing creativity and helping people overcome addictions. I work with professional artists seeking support on their path and with all people who have a desire to explore personal creativity in their lives. Through compassionate listening and a focus on connecting mind and body, I encourage people to develop a greater awareness of the present moment, their body's signals, thoughts, feelings and the needs that arise.

I'm hoping that by reading this you are on your way to a path of healing and growth inside your Self. You may struggle with anxiety, depression, lack of motivation, feelings of low self worth or uncertainty of belonging. A large part of what I enjoy doing is helping guide to a place of peace, love and self awareness. I strive to help you become your optimum self, not just surviving or managing but happy and excited about living your life. You may feel like you have never belonged or do not understand what your purpose is- I hope to help you discover all of your potential and the beautiful things you have to share with this world.

At times of grief, anxiety, turbulence, violence, or trauma, we often struggle to reconnect to our best selves and to act from a place of strength and clarity again. I provide compassionate accompaniment to help children, adolescents, and adults restore balance, joy, stability, peace, and self-knowledge.

I am most effective with people who want to do deep exploration and to grow spiritually and emotionally. We start with body awareness, developing skills to tolerate strong emotions and cultivate deeper connection with the resources that are inherent to us all. Using the Internal Family Systems model as the foundation, we will get to know parts of you who are burdened with painful emotions and beliefs and restore them to their natural state. We will increase your ability to live life from a calm, clear state.

I really appreciate clients who are willing to look at themselves and are brave enough to ask for help. Asking for help shows a desire to understand themselves on a deeper more spiritual level. I work with people going through transitions in life ages 4-94. It doesn't matter the age, it is the heart behind the age that counts. I work with individuals, family, couples, and those working on addictions issues that are facing crossroads in their life. Therapy gives hope and renewed vision and allows support to those facing the fear of change.

I have enjoyed working with individuals and families for over twenty years. I have extensive experience with families in difficult times, and in working with children who have difficulty in school.

My role as a psychotherapist is to help you develop a stronger sense of self-presence and self worth, to help you understand and validate feelings, to provide support for anxiety, depression and grief, and to help you develop the ability to find comfort and wisdom within yourself. Psychotherapy as I practice it is a collaborative exploration between you and me in an atmosphere of empathy and without judgment. Sessions take place in a confidential setting and follow the lead of your needs, thus validating your integrity, uniqueness and depth.

The most important element in therapy is creating a safe and empowering relationship. There are many barriers to seeking support and I believe it is my job to break those down. I encourage prospective clients to ask questions and develop trust in whatever way feels right to them. My education in social work has taught me to look at each individual as part of a larger picture, and to work with each individual from a place of empowerment and strength.

Not Currently accepting new clients.I do reality based, solution focused therapy influenced by existentialism and mindfulness based practices. I believe therapy and change is ultimately about questioning, constructing and understanding meaning in one's experience and exploring that in a phenomenological context. I operate from an assumption of assets versus an assumption of deficits as a counselor. I specialize in anxiety and depression, identity issues, life transitions, couples and relationships.

I have expertise in working with affective disorders, stress management, family and marital issues. I am happy to work with individuals who would like to discuss existential or religious issues, and I work with people from all religious and spiritual backgrounds. I integrate psychodynamic psychotherapy with existential and cognitive/behavioral methods.

I understand that making the decision to seek therapy is a personal and soul-searching process. At times it can be difficult to admit that we need help and when we reach out we need a compassionate and understanding psychotherapist to listen, support, and encourage us on our journey back to wellness. It has been my privilege to be invited into the lives of some of the finest people I have ever known, my clients. Helping you find your way through difficult times and confusing circumstances is my specialty and my calling.