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I make use of an integrated approach to psychotherapy that is individualized based on client need, incorporating cognitive behavioral, and dynamic play-oriented approaches as appropriate, to address difficulties with mood, behavior, motivation, and relationships.

I bring natural skill, compassion, and extensive experience to my psychotherapy practice with adults, children, and families. I am a Master Trainer at the Yale Child Study Center and also work as clinical consultant to provide training to other therapists. I have a menu of treatment options that can be tailored to clients of all ages. I also work with parent-child dyads and couples who are struggling with co-parenting. My work with individual adults utilizes both body focused interventions (from my background in Gestalt therapy) and insight oriented and behavioral techniques (from my background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).

My ideal client is a male/female in their late 20's, 30's, 40's or 50's who has a specific life issue they want to resolve. Whether that's an issue with dating, getting into a relationship and maintaining it, wanting to start family, or challenges in your marriage, I am extremely good at dissecting the life issues and mapping out a plan for moving forward. i am an expert at helping solve parenting issues with divorced or separated couples. I understand relationships at every age and stage.

I worked at Counseling Associates in Lake Forest Il until 1998

During this time of uncertainty I am still accepting new clients. I am offering tele-therapy through phone sessions to all who need a little support. Our lives can often become complex stories with dueling realities. I offer individuals, couples, and families a unique opportunity to meaningfully explore their life through the utilization of a collaborative therapeutic approach, in which I am the invited guest and you remain the expert in your life.

For many people, one of the hardest parts of therapy is picking up the phone and making the first appointment. I aim to help you over this hurdle by providing you an empathic and accepting environment. I believe the connection between therapist and client is an important part of the healing process and I encourage a collaborative working relationship. Through therapy, I can help you make positive changes in behavior, thinking, and feeling, improve your relationships, and better your sense of self.

We all go through periods of intense stress, worry, or sadness. If you're finding it difficult to cope, therapy can help you grow through these experiences, toward fulfillment. In my work, I've found that people are most open to exploration and change when they have a partner they trust in that process. I give my clients tools to look at their experiences and emotions in the spirit of inquiry, and move past fear and avoidance.

I provide child, adolescent and adult psychotherapy for a variety of issues, including anxiety, low self esteem, trauma, adoption and loss. With these kinds of issues, play and art therapy interventions are helpful for children and adolescents. For clients struggling with anxiety and developmental issues such as Autism, ADHD, a more didactic, cognitive-behavioral strategy oriented approach can be used. My work with adults is psychodynamically based with use of strategies from dialectical and cognitive therapies as warranted. Another important component of my practice is neuropsychological assessment for learning, attention, social and emotional issues in children, adolescents and adults.

I believe the purpose of psychotherapy is to ease emotional and relationship difficulties and increase satisfaction in life. Clients come to therapy with diverse needs, but typically they are seeking help either to deal with immediate life crises or to address ongoing challenges. In my practice these have included issues of anxiety and depression; bereavement; effects of trauma; parenting and relationship concerns; and varied behavior problems. I see both children and adults and have a subspecialty in couples counseling. For psychotherapeutic techniques to be successful they must be adapted to the client's unique needs and circumstances.

Life can be painful and complicated at times, and so often we react instead of respond to stress. Whether you are an adult, teen, or child, emotions can be complex to navigate and difficult to manage alone. My goal is to support you through difficult moments, help you build awareness and understanding for your behaviors and feelings, gain clarity in confusing times, better understand your relationships, and ultimately help you see life in clearer terms. As a collaborator on this journey, I aim to provide a nurturing and safe environment so that you may explore your internal nature and grow in all the ways you desire.

I believe that therapy is far from “one size fits all”. I work with adolescents and adults who may be dealing with both current and past trauma. My goal is to give you the space in therapy to be heard and explore your experiences. Therefore, I aim to have collaborative sessions, where we can dive deeper into your emotions and discover who you are, who you want to be and what your personal goals are. I work to create a safe, inclusive, and non-oppressive space in order to create an honest, and equal client-therapist relationship.

Most people come to therapy with a specific symptom or problem, which they hope to change. It may be a particular fear such as a fear of flying or of speaking up in groups; it may be a more general, distressing, feeling of depression or loneliness, or it may be a pattern of behavior that is disruptive - a pattern such as a tendency to be hypercritical, a difficulty in taking initiative or an inability to keep one's own needs and wishes firmly in mind.

With years of experiences as a Mental Health Counselor, I currently serve as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. My areas of expertise include working with severely mentally ill persons, clients with adjustment issues such as relational problems, anxiety, depression that may contribute to mild to moderate impairment in functioning,as well as Adolescent and community based populations. I also work with clients diagnosed with PTSD and Mood disorders.

This private therapy practice treats individuals of various ages with a wide range of psychological conditions and life challenges.

Greetings and congratulations on taking this step in your journey to self care, well being and thriving. Whether you are managing work/personal life balance, the challenges of caregiving, relationships or the stressors of a life transition you acknowledge that you are ready for a shift in your life.

I am a Licensed Psychologist, with approximately 10 years of experience providing comprehensive assessment and psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults presenting mild to severe mental health outcomes. I also offer college-prep consultation to adolescence and adults wanting to pursue a college degree. College prep consultation includes a copy of my workbook, The Steps I Took: How my Journey to Success Can Help Guide Your Success. See www.tx4creatingchange.com for book products.

Currently providing Teletherapy in a warm and nurturing, open minded environment to adults, adolescents and children. Experience with life transitions including relocations, separation & divorce, career changes, returning to work or school after hiatus. My integrative therapeutic approach combines psychodynamic, insight-oriented, mindfulness and cognitive theories to manage a variety of mental health issues including depression and anxiety, cultivate time and stress management skills, tap into creativity, and unblock artistically. Experience working with diverse patient population.

Is this a time when you are feeling overwhelmed by the challenges in your life? I am passionate about helping you address difficulties and develop the solutions that are right for you. You need not allow fear and anxiety, depression and problematic relationships interfere with your daily experience. I strongly believe in the concept of progress not perfection, and identifying strengths as the key component to personal growth. Together in a safe therapeutic environment we will identify your strengths, empowering you as an individual to live your best life!

Reaching out for help is a sign of strength. My approach is to help you identify your strengths and help you utilize them to achieve greater harmony in your day to day interactions. I have over 20 years of experience, working side by side with clients, dealing with a multitude of issues that create challenges and obstacles that can be avoidable or reduced.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the ups and downs of life? Having trouble adjusting to life changes, or coping with feelings of sadness or anxiety? We all experience difficulties in our lives. Sometimes it feels manageable, while at other times it feels overwhelming. Psychotherapy is one method of coping with those difficulties. I work with adults and older adolescents dealing with a wide range of challenges including depression, anxiety, coping with major life transitions, trauma and grief. I will work to build a strong relationship with you so that you feel feel safe and understood, without judgment.