With 20 years of experience as a practicing clinical psychologist, I use a combination of psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral strategies to increase self-awareness and insight, and to develop and strengthen coping strategies and problem solving skills among my adolescent and adult clients. Utilizing a methodologically integrated approach, my aim is to help clients identify, understand and overcome obstacles to well-being and success in the domains of relationships, family, work and school.

At this unprecedented moment, you may be feeling intense anxiety and are unsure where to turn. I will give you connection, warmth, humor, and insight as I help you navigate this period in your life. The key to any successful treatment is a safe, trusting, compassionate relationship between the therapist and client- this is our first goal. Often our most intimate relationships play out problems that we encounter again and again. Together we will examine connections between your past and present, and ways in which current behaviors can be modified in order to have more successful and fulfilling relationships- our long term goal.

I have expertise working with a variety of presenting issues, including but not limited to body image issues/eating disorders, women's-related issues, relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, family issues, and physical health-related issues.

If your experiencing increased stress, anxiety, or mood changes due to COVID 19 please contact me. I have experience working with medical professionals and the trauma they may experience at this time. I also have experience with eating disorders and body image issues. I am interested in helping the whole person, paying attention to the intersection of spiritual, physical, and emotional health-to encourage overall well-being. I believe that the counseling relationship is critical to the healing process, so I strive to create a warm, genuine, understanding, and safe environment, while using evidence-based treatments.

To live full, free, and generous lives, we need to connect deeply with ourselves and with others. I gently encourage clients to develop confidence in their inner knowledge and to have faith in the flow of the universe. When we trust our feelings, our intuition, and our creativity, we don't feel impelled to muscle through the world. Instead, we feel guided and supported. I help clients to rely on their inner knowledge and to express their vulnerabilities and strengths so that they can fulfill their potential, interact meaningfully with others, enjoy life's riches, and do the work they are meant to do.

Throughout each person’s journey, life can be very fulfilling and enjoyable, but also challenging and stressful at different points. I believe strongly in the support, encouragement and guidance that a therapeutic relationship can provide. As a psychotherapist, I work together with children, adolescents, women and men to improve their happiness and fulfillment in life. My therapeutic orientation is highly client-centered and focused on the strengths of the individual. I work to create a safe and nurturing environment for each client, which combines psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and strength based approaches.

As a senior clinician, I am dedicated to helping you through a gentle and caring approach. I treat depression, anxiety, and other conditions which may arise from job, relationship, family, or loss of a loved one. If you are suffering more acutely, say with panic or trauma, I rely on my specialty Internal Family Systems, which provides blessed relief. Trauma can result from even a car accident or a hospital procedure. Trauma is known to be a possible cause of issues such as eating disorders, drug addiction, gambling, OCD, panic, and more. Even failed relationships can be a result of trauma. All these can be treated successfully.

Using a holistic approach, I help adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression and relationship issues get unstuck. We figure out why negative experiences are repeating and how you can move in a positive direction, always in manageable steps. In situations where you feel powerless, we find where you do have power and choice. We focus on how you can live the life that's right for you, not the life you think you "should" be living. You learn how to stop criticizing yourself and believe in your worth. You learn how to have healthy boundaries in your relationships. You learn how to use your challenges as doorways into peace.

Life can be stressful. Learning to stop questioning, judging and criticizing yourself, and finding the confidence to move forward can be difficult. I can help you work through the anxiety and depression that challenges you relentlessly. You'll learn to stop reacting to insignificant triggers and balance your emotions, leading to healthier relationships with family and friends. I will create a safe space where we can work together on the struggles you face. My passion is to help people transform themselves and heal from the past.

My approach to psychotherapy is strength-based, warm and full of respect for each individual and their unique journey. My goal is to help people reach their potential. At times, this can mean dealing with unfinished business from the past; at other times we will concentrate on expanding awareness in the present moment. Most of the time we look at how the past informs the present and how we can move on from our past experiences. In my practice, I pay particular attention to the here and now, being mindful of relational patterns that emerge in the room.

Since completing my post doctoral fellowship training at the Judge Baker Guidance Center and Children's Hospital of Boston in 1983, I have provided therapy for children of all ages, for adults, and for families. For children, these regularly treated problems include fears of all kinds, toiling issues, compliance with parental requests and instructions, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and selective mutism. I regularly help teens and adults with anxiety, depressed mood, and relationship issues. I use couples and family visits to help with behavioral problems of preschool and elementary school age children, disagreements about parenting, and couples issues.

In this culture of rapid change and distractions, we're losing the vital experience of having someone's undivided attention and interest for a focused amount of time. Therapy in my practice is a place to slow down, notice the details of who you are, make sense of your struggles and cultivate a more satisfying life. An attuned connection in therapy helps restore hope and a sense of well being. People report a level of comfort and ease in talking with me that feels reassuring and illuminating regarding self and relationships.

I have been a clinical psychologist for over 30 years. I help people with a wide range of human difficulties: depression, anxiety, fear, eating disorders, trauma and the ordinary changes in life's journey. As a seasoned therapist I use an integrated approach, blending several theoretical frameworkds and techniques. Some people come to therapy to know themselves better; others because they are deeply troubled by life's circumstances or inner demons. My job is to help people create the changes they want, and, in the process, undo the shame they often carry into their struggles.

Parents - Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel like you are not in control? Are you struggling with how best to support your child? Are you spending more time worrying about your children than enjoying your interactions with them? At LMFS we offer Parent Coaching and Parenting Groups to help you problem solve, find solutions, get support and feel less alone. Teens and Children - Are you stressed, anxious or feeling sad? Are you feeling pressure to fit in? Are you struggling with expectations and feeling a lack of support? All of these feelings can be difficult to manage. At LMFS you will find a safe place to learn how to manage them.

Would you like your perspective on life to change and grow in ways that support greater well-being, empowerment, and a sense of balance? Life is constantly changing and presenting challenges. I support people who are willing to look honestly at themselves, learn new skills, and make changes that may initially be scary but, with support and growth of your confidence, changes that are possible. I also work with couples who wish to deepen their relationship, to be more present with one another, and to communicate more effectively.

Eli’s devotion in the field of therapy is working with pre-teens, teenagers, and young adults living with the feelings of depression, anxiety, and suicide. Eli has successfully worked with hundreds of clients in creating a life worth living. Clients have accomplished this through Eli’s use of CBT, DBT, EFT, mindfulness & meditation, exposure, and understanding that the therapy relationship is a key factor in a positive therapy experience.

I believe that therapy can result in meaningful and long lasting changes, as long as an individual is provided with a trusting, supportive, and non-judgmental environment that will allow one to identify, discuss, and resolve one's current difficulties or problems. My clients tell me that they find it very easy to talk to me about difficult and sensitive matters, and that they feel calm and comfortable in my presence.We will work together to identify stressors and/or relationships that are contributing to your symptoms, and develop coping strategies to help you manage these problems more effectively.

I most enjoy working with young adults. Life is opening up for you and with this can come anxiety, and depression, as well as excitement. Finding your path, and intimacy in your relationships can feel overwhelming at times. In our partnership, you can gain a truer sense of yourself, move beyond past loss, deprivation or divorce. I will help you develop the "tools" and strategies to feel well equipped to embrace your future with healthy ways to manage anxiety and stress and avoid the depths of depression.

My focus in treatment is simple, figure out how we can develop a plan together that will assist you in moving past your stressors. The goal of therapy is for you to become the expert and obtain the skills to see all situations through a new and more positive lens. My experiences as a clinical supervisor, psychotherapist, adjunct professor, and academic advisor have prepared me to develop a practice that will provide individual, couple, and family therapy to patients dealing with a wide gamut of issues through the life cycle.

It is often difficult to talk to others about your problems, but I am here to listen. I work with clients of all ages who are attempting to make changes in their lives. I have experience working with anxiety and depression, addictions, eating disorders, trauma, and relationship problems. Together we will work in a calm and relaxing setting to help you learn to cope and adapt to your life and make the changes necessary to feel better.