"Making the decision to start therapy can be one of the most difficult steps in the therapeutic process so first I'd like to commend you. Reaching out for professional support is a direct indication of your strength, your courage and your resilience. Part of my philosophy, as a therapist, has to do with helping folks attain their own personal goals. Whether you are dealing with individual, family or relationship oriented challenges we can work together to attain a vision created by you."

"I have been helping people solve emotional problems for more than 30 years. My approach is short-term cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and mindfulness based approaches (such as ACT). I treat adults with disorders such as depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, and panic disorder. I specialize in the cognitive behavioral treatment of insomnia and sleep disorders, known as CBT-I. If you have difficulty getting to sleep, staying asleep, or you wake up earlier than you'd like, CBT-I can probably help. I also help patients with sleep apnea adjust to the challenges of CPAP therapy."

"I will help you with your alcohol/drug problem through expert, confidential addiction and alcohol counseling. We will fully assess your problem and figure out what to do about it. Becoming sober, or are in early recovery? Let's get your life back on track. Parent concerned about your teenager's or adult child's use of drugs? Reach out- I can help you. If you are with someone using or abusing drugs, including marijuana, or alcohol, I can help you to make changes in your life that will create a healthier home environment for you and your family."

""Aging is Inevitable but Growth is a Function of Choice." These are trying times and making time for yourself and your needs may be the first step towards growth, change, and a peace of mind. I have been treating individuals,couples, and families for over 20 years in a variety of settings including in-home based therapies, private community clinics, outpatient hospital based clinics, and private practice. The first step can be the most difficult. The fit between therapist and client is critical."

"IPG PAVED THE WAY for other gay affirmative therapists - we started in 1983 specifically to provide therapy to the gay and lesbian community, back when most practitioners thought it was a mental illness. We're still trailblazers: we work with transgender people, bisexuals/pansexuals, kinky people, couples who practice consensual nonmonogamy, and others who make up the "Q" in LGBTQ. You may not want therapy BECAUSE you are gay, but you definitely want a therapist who is not only affirming but knowledgeable. We understand the special issues of LGBTQ individuals, couples, and families, and we provide sex therapy as well."

"My strength as a therapist is that I start with you, where you are now. I get to know you and I help you to figure out where you want or need to go. Then I help you to get there. My methods are drawn from many different strands of theory, and are woven into an approach designed specifically for you. I am happy to consult with you, your child or your family. I work with clients of all ages, from preschoolers to seniors. I use play therapy for the younger children and more traditional approaches for older children."

"In my approach to psychotherapy, I use client centered techniques through gaining a better understanding of your current distress to help you better reach a sense of mental health. This is done through exploring your perception of the areas of your life that causes you the most discomfort. This also helps you identify ways to reach your full potential of living a more satisfying life."

"There is no aspect of life more important to happiness and life satisfaction than the state of our intimate relationships. We offer workshops for couples who want a roadmap to enhance their relationship, or to find their way toward healing a troubled relationship. These workshops are for ALL couples. You don't have to be married, you don't have to be troubled, but you do have to want to work to strengthen your bonds, to feel safer and more securely connected to your partner."

"Sometimes life seems difficult or impossible to cope with. When you are a caregiver for others, your own problems may multiply when your children are experiencing their own difficulties. For the past 10+ years I have specialized in working with children, adolescents, and their families. I also have expertise in the area of parent-infant relationships. Parenting can be the most rewarding aspect of one's life, and one of the most emotionally challenging as well. Children soak up things they see and hear and this can result in chronic worry, fears, or sadness. School is often a source of stress as well, for children and teenagers. "

"Now accepting new clients. I have over 10 years of experience in a variety of settings, clinical issues, and ages. My diverse experience allows me to build a warm, nonjudgmental relationship with my clients no matter what brings you to counseling. Seeking counseling can be a nerve-wrecking experience and i find great joy in helping you find your inner strength, and working together to find the right coping skills to help you heal. My interests include depression, anxiety, trauma, adolescent and young adults, girls and women, self-esteem, body image, relationship issues, life transitions, cultural and identity issues. "

"I believe that stress affects us on all levels: mind, body, and spirit. Whether it is depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, loss, or life transitions, a person needs to be treated on all levels. Additionally, each person experiences the interaction between the three in a unique way, and treatment must reflect that difference between clients. In addition to a doctorate in clinical psychology, I have advanced training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (www.sensorimotorpsychotherapy.org) and EMDR (www.emdr.com), both mind/body psychotherapies."

"An important, positive, life event occurs when you decide to seek therapy. It is not an easy decision. Should you decide to call me, you can anticipate that it will be a gentle, informative and positive experience. Clients describe me as being upbeat, easygoing and knowledgable. While I generally use Cognitive, Behavioral Treatment, I am trained in a variety of treatment modalities which can be tailored to your needs. What will always happen is hope as we work together to repair what I often describe as "broken dreams.""

"We all have a desire to be heard, to be understood, and to be soothed. We often yearn for more satisfying and loving relationships. In therapy, I will listen carefully to you as we sort through obstacles that may be preventing you from experiencing greater ease and happiness. I will bear witness to your life stories, acknowledge your successes and struggles, and help you to find renewed resilience, acceptance and change. I'm patient and open-minded, and provide an empathic therapy space. I believe true healing occurs when we take care of our whole self in mind, body and spirit."

"Do you feel too stressed, too scared or too depressed? I can provide professional help with such emotional problems or any anxiety or depression related issues."

"Everyone encounters problems which have the potential to negatively impact our sense of relational, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Often, I work with people who have adopted patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving that leave them feeling 'stuck' in repeating faulty problem solutions, With my support as a trained mental health professional, therapy represents an opportunity to slow down, develop an expanded view of 'the problem', understand what happened to block problem resolution to date, renew hope, develop and implement a roadmap to get where you want to go, and, ultimately, achieve the balance essential to realizing one's full potential."

"I have extensive experience working collaboratively with adults, older adults and their families as they navigate the complexities of life related to loss, illness, aging, or care giving. If you are struggling after a loved one's death or you are part of the "sandwich generation" caring for multiple generations often simultaneously, I can help. If you are grieving what "might have been" if you or your spouse didn't have an illness, know that you do not have to bear this burden alone. I have over 15 years of experience working with adults who are stressed because of depression, anxiety and grief."

"Bringing a careful, curious & compassionate attention to ourselves and our present situation is often the first step in any journey of healing or self-discovery. In our work together, I will encourage you to join me in a non-judging, non-blaming attitude of curiosity towards yourself, your past and current experiences and relationships, and whatever comes forward during our meetings together. For me, this curiosity includes elements of deep respect for what is known and not known about what shapes our sense of who we are and what drives our moods and behaviors."

"Most mental health clients seek help with relationship issues that are causing anxiety, depression , panic attacks addictions etc. I like to focus on specific situations .These can be recent or to do with earlier experiences that still impact on your wellbeing. Traumatic experiences are hard to forget and may cause distress for many years. My approach is time efficient. On average, they take 8-10 sessions or less. For example, test anxiety/panic , driving panic, can be resolved in 5-6 sessions. Of course, more complex relationship issues and feeling states would take longer ."

"I want to help my clients identify and meet the goals that are right for them, rather than those that fit society's expectations. These often include developing a strong identity, forming and maintaining satisfying relationships, and living authentically. I believe the relationship between myself and my client is the most healing part of therapy, so feeling safe and comfortable with me is key to a successful treatment."