"I work with tweens, teens, families & couples. My style is warm, empathetic, & nonjudgemental - creating a safe space for you to be your most authentic and vulnerable self. I love helping clients learn to identify and better communicate their wants, needs, and triggers to decrease emotional suffering and gain power over their lives. "

"In a collaborative manner, I can provide you insight, support, and hope. If you, your partner or family are dealing with life transitions, relationship stressors, grief/loss, or an unexpected crisis, I can help create meaningful changes in your life. Overwhelmed, depressed or confused? I will help you discover how to move forward. You will learn to understand what you are experiencing and develop better ways to cope. I work in a holistic manner to aid you to access your own strengths and create more clarity and meaning in your life."

"I help people who want help feel better about themselves, their lives and their relationships. Some seek my help because they engage in behaviors that interfere with their ability to enjoy their lives. Some seek my help because they feel "stuck in a rut," worthless, guilty or confused about their purpose. Some seek my help to improve or change their relationships or to grieve a break-up or death. Some just want a space where they can turn off their "devices" and turn inward or towards their loved-ones, in the presence of a trained professional who intends to heal."

"Honoring each person's unique perspective is central to my practice. My philosophy is to approach each client with an open heart and without judgment in order to create a safe environment for healing and personal growth to take place. i believe in empowerment of the person through identifying their strengths and experiencing the therapeutic relationship to explore what is preventing them from achieving their potential in life. Issues frequently highlighted include belief systems, boundaries, communication skills and unresolved issues from the person's family or past relationships. I find this work to be rewarding, challenging and always interesting."

"How do you want to live your life? What's keeping you from doing it? Often times, feelings of anxiety, depression, and fear can leave us paralyzed and unable to achieve our goals and find real fulfilment. I believe that through therapy and the relationship created in the therapeutic process, people can confront and overcome the feelings that may be keeping them from fully realizing their potential. As a therapist my goal is to create a safe, nurturing, non-judgmental environment in which you can explore feelings, resolve painful issues from the past and present, improve relationships and achieve fulfillment."

"You may be seeking therapy for many reasons, and it can be overwhelming to begin the process of therapy. As your therapist, I will engage you in becoming comfortable with exploring your inner self. My work with you is aimed at increasing your awareness of processes that lead to suffering and ultimately increasing your enjoyment and satisfaction in life. What is working for you and where you get stuck, how you relate to others and yourself, symptoms, and coping mechanisms all affect how you're feeling on a daily basis."

"Are you struggling to get through your days with a smile on your face? Do you find it difficult to feel connected with others? Are you having a hard time finding meaning in a life that seems mundane? These are difficulties that almost everyone faces, but for some it can be overwhelming or even crippling. If you've identified with any of these, give me a call! I specialize in helping pre-teens, teenagers, young adults, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and stress. I also provide therapy for those who have experienced a trauma or loss."

"I strive to help people become their own authority. I focus on the individual's relationship with themselves fostering an understanding and compassion towards personal strengths and vulnerabilities. I believe in helping people understand and relate better to their vulnerabilities, utilize individual strengths, and most of all, instill hope that healing inner turmoil is possible. I believe it is imperative to understand ourselves so that we can heal parts of the self that are no longer serving us. My clinical training is in psychodynamic therapy, and I tend to gravitate towards an attachment based and humanistic approach."

"Are relationships supposed to be this hard? Feeling lost, overwhelmed & just need a place to let it all out, find clarity and take control of your life? With warmth, empathy & a non-judgmental stance, I successfully treat people with issues surrounding sexual desire & performance, erectile dysfunction, sexual trauma, problems with arousal and/or orgasm, & sexual pain disorders. I help clients build intimacy by learning new communication skills, deepening their mutual understanding and compassion (for their often very opposite mate!) and help them stay accountable for taking concrete positive action to improve relationships."

"I specialize in treating children and young adults who struggle with anxiety related issues including eating disorders, social anxiety, and behavioral challenges. I have been working with children and families for over ten years and am invested in restoring balance and relational well-being back into my clients' lives."

"As an LCSW, I've been providing therapeutic services for over 20 years, specializing in recovery from addiction and co-exiting mental health issues. It takes courage to ask for help; reaching out to a compassionate professional can change the course of your life. As your therapist, I'll quickly identify the causes and conditions that are causing you pain. I'll work with you to develop healthy coping skills and become free from addictive and destructive behaviors. Together, we'll work to achieve your goals and give your life meaning."

"I have been practicing for (17) years and developed a specialization working with couples, families and individuals as well as in substance abuse/chemical dependency and addiction treatment (porn, sex & gambling). In many cases the depressed and anxious client is self medicating in some way to alter underlying feelings of depression, anxiety and intimacy/attachment issues. I use Somatic Experiencing, a very effective treatment for trauma/PTSD symptoms, helping the body and mind regulate itself. Clients in relationships with loved ones addicted or abusing substances can benefit from therapy to learn how to take care of themselves so as to limit the toxicity of proximity"

"HOW I WORK: During the first consultation, I learn about my client's primary concerns. If he or she wants to learn practical tools to cope better, I use cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, such as relaxation and assertiveness training. If the client wants to work more deeply on issues that interfere with living a happier, more fulfilling life, I use psychodynamic psychotherapy. STRENGTHS AND INTERESTS: I often work with people who have health problems because anxiety and depression cause or exacerbate many physical disabilities. Relaxation techniques and hypnosis can help minimize pain and anxiety."

"There are times where we either see ourselves or our children struggling, and we are left feeling like we don't know where to turn for answers or help. This is where psychological testing can be a great resource for getting answers, determining needs, and gaining recommendations for future support. Whether it is a child that just "doesn't fit" in a classroom setting or an adult that has found certain work or social environments challenging- psychological testing can provide an understanding of your unique needs and how to maximize your potential."

"I have worked in the treatment of addictive disorders (both chemical and behavioral), for the past 35+ years as a counselor, administrator, and therapist, with treatment programs in Texas, Hawaii, Australia, and California. My approach works well with people struggling with any kind of addiction issue, as well as with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, couples and families. My ideal client is someone that understands the time and effort involved in change and is committed to both."

"Life can be very difficult and relationships can be the source of much joy, but also of much pain. Talking about your problems with a non-judgmental, understanding, caring, and well-trained professional can help with life's questions, pain, and problems. I enjoy using a collaborative approach to help people find their own meanings. I specialize in working with young adults facing life's transitions and the accompanying feelings, fears, and decisions. I will work with you to process challenges with relationships and work through feelings of fear, uncertainty, and loneliness."

"I am a trauma specialist working with developmental, relational, and shock traumas. Relationship is what we long for from our deep selves. From birth, our instinct is to connect in order to feel safety, comfort, and wholeness. This yearning moves with us throughout our lives. Connection gives us a sense of belonging and of being "okay". Be it the relationship with self, body, others, and life experience, the connection and flow of it is vital for healthy functioning. When the connection is blocked, frozen, or severed, a whole-self cannot thrive. Reconnecting is essential for our authentic self-expressions."

"None of us choose the suffering in our lives. Often we suffer in silence, sensing that talking about our problems leads to more pain, confusion, guilt, and shame. And sometimes the stories we tell about ourselves, about our lives, childhood, parents, partner, children, culture, only cements the groove in the record. Going over all the tales of disappointment can leave us feeling misunderstood, bitter, and mistrusting that we will ever be fully received, seen, and valued. What we really want is not for someone to tell us we have depression or anxiety, we want a magic wand."

"As a result of working together, you'll learn to develop more satisfying relationships, navigate life transitions and clarify wants and desires. By exploring what's most important in your life today, we will identify what you would like to see different in the future. By identifying themes and patterns of the past, you will feel more liberated and hopeful. Isn't it time to live your life to its fullest?"

"" I wish we could communicate better " . " Why don't they listen to me?" . " I'm sick of feeling so bad!" If this sounds familiar, help is possible. You can shift your relationship. You can experience more clarity and connection. You can regain peace. Communication, effective personal functioning, self awareness, and connection in your relationships are my specialities. Compassionate, effective and personalized guidance can ignite effective communication skills, self awareness, conflict reduction, re-establishing harmony, connection, intimacy and respect, and being able to feel and manage your feelings. I invite you to call me and get acquainted."