Ever feel like no matter what you do, you're never quite "good enough"? You keep trying but things don't seem to be changing? Are you feeling tired, frustrated, and out of ideas? One of the most painful things in life is feeling as though the ones who are suppose to be the closest to you don't know, understand, love, or support you. Maybe you have already tried to change things on your own, or maybe you see no point in trying at all because you can already predict what's going to happen.

You want to enjoy your relationships and reach your goals. However, some obstacles just keep blocking your success. Whether these obstacles are unresolved past issues, present crises, negative thoughts, challenging emotions, or unhealthy behaviors, they CAN be resolved and changed for the better. As a compassionate professional skilled in the therapeutic integration of brain science and many multimodal treatment approaches, I strive to provide a safe and effective environment for people to resolve their issues and find their strength.

Treatment Foci: Stress, Anger, Depression, Anxiety, Bereavement, Narcissistic / Borderline Personalities. Worksite issues. Specific Paraphilia cases accepted. Author of Amazon E-book "Death No Closure". Office sessions for uninsured $100.00. Returning uninsured patients office sessions $75.00. Home sessions insured / uninsured $150.00. Age limitation: Eighteen years +. Of special interest: Suicidal ideation / de facto. SMI individuals on medication; conditional acceptance.

With extensive training and more than twenty five years of clinical experience, I believe I am competent in working with variety of issues ranging from depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, to other difficulties in relationships and self-esteem. As I have a psychoanalytic/dynamic and humanistic framework, I do not view symptoms as pathologies to be simply gotten rid of, but as signs of underlying, problematic patterns in (often unconscious) organization of experiences. My ideal client is someone who is interested in investigation of such patterns.

I offer a nurturing and accepting space to begin a journey of personal and relational growth. I provide therapy for individuals, couples, and families.

I specialize in working with individuals and couples many of whom are dealing with the stress of life transitions, relationship issues, and identity formation.

I work with people using the model of codependency/immaturity described by Pia Mellody of The Meadows. Looking at the five core issues of self-esteem, boundaries, reality, dependency, and moderation informs me as my clients "get their histories straight." In other words, I help people understand just how they have gotten to their current circumstances. Codependency, 12-step recovery, sex and pornography addiction, chronic depression and anger management are some of the areas in which I specialize.

Are you stuck? Overcome what is keeping you from achieving your goals. Life Focus can meet you halfway in helping you to make changes and creating results. You want improve your confidence? Enhance your skills and performance at the workplace, school, and relationships? Learn how to effectively speak in front of a group or keep friends? Life coaching focuses on the here-and-now and future success through problem solving and collaboration. We can work together in making an action plan fit for you. Need accountability? Life Focus provides you with support, encouragement, and accountability.

With 20 years of experience in providing comprehensive psychological assessments of children and adults, Psychological Assessment Services specializes in assessing cognitive functioning and identifying Dyslexia, learning disabilities as well as attention and concentration difficulties (ADHD) that may result in behavioral or social issues. We also perform pre-adoption evaluations, competency evaluations and pre-surgical evaluations. Psychodiagnostic testing can distinguish the psychological contributions to behavior that may confound accurate diagnosis and treatment. I can provide expert court testimony and workers comp evaluations.

I provide the same compassionate, insightful therapy that I have provided my patients at Huntington Hospital for the past 18 years. I help people cope with life events, and in particular help them deal with medical problems they are facing. I also help the families of clients, who have medical and psychosocial issues. I work in a warm, accepting manner, to help people cope with life's challenges. I help them find ways to make changes that assist them in meeting their life goals and finding the satisfaction life can bring.

I have experience working with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families. I have experience working with various issues including Depression, Anxiety, relationship conflict or end of relationships, life transitions, abuse, and trauma.

Are you ready to heal from past wounds? Want to feel better about yourself with friends or in dating? Feel more confident at work? At school? Has your child been struggling with anxiety, or adjusting to changes occurring in your family? You've hit a point in your life where you are tired of feeling the same way- stressed, anxious, disappointed- and are ready to focus on healing you. If you are ready to heal, I’d be honored to talk with you and see if we can work together. I'm invested in helping you feel more confident, happy and at peace.

Has there been something big that's happened that you want to talk through? Are you and your partner having the same fight over and over again? Have you lost your voice, or are you simply trying to find it in this crazy, loud world? Therapy provides a chance to help you explore who you are and how you relate to others. The knowledge you gain can help point you towards the life you long for. Finding the right therapist to do this with is so important. You should feel comfortable and safe, without worrying about being judged.

Welcome to your Journey! Like any expedition, your Journey is unique to you. The motivation to start this particular leg of your journey may differ from someone else's. Whatever life springs your way, you deserve a pat on the back for taking one of the most difficult steps: seeking help. With a compassionate, culturally sensitive and professional hand, I am honored to guide you on your path toward mental and emotional wellness.

In my practice, I emphasize the importance of every individual knowing that they have been understood. I am passionate about helping others know themselves better and I meet my clients wherever they are regardless of age, area of struggle, or disability. My specialization is working with children and adolescents with Neurodevelopmental Delays including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Issues, Behavioral Challenges, Impulse Control Issues, Learning Disabilities, and Regulation and Sensory Processing Disorders. I provide individual, family and group therapy, parent coaching, psychological assessment, and school consultations. My clients range from infants to adults.

Pain hurts and is often what brings us into therapy. Buried in the hurt is a small seed of a hope for change. As your therapist, I see you as a whole and complex person and not just your "problems." As safety and trust are created between us, therapy and the therapeutic relationship can be a vehicle for change and healing. The unique relationship we'll build will provide new ways of being and relating out in the world and within you.

THANK YOU FOR INQUIRING ABOUT MY PRACTICE AND VISITING MY PROFILE. PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING ANY NEW CLIENTS. Whether you've been in therapy before or this is your first time - seeking assistance and choosing a therapist who is a good match is the first step to improving your quality of life. I offer free telephone consultations to answer your questions, ease your concerns, get a better understanding of your needs, and to determine whether we will be a good fit. I'm committed to helping you improve your life in all areas so that you may have a better/more rewarding quality of life.

What's the problem? That's just it! You may have been in therapy and still haven't been able to identify the root of the problem.You might be experiencing anxiety, disturbing memories, fear, loss or a difficult life transition. Maybe your unresolved issues have distorted the way you view things. Negative beliefs about yourself can shake your sense of well-being. I work with all of these issues and more.

Is life too much to handle and it's triggering anger? Sometimes it feels that way... Would you like to reach the goals you once set? Are you ready to know more about yourself and do thing and solve problems like you once did but somehow it feels overwhelming now? Are you ready to thrive? You are in the right place. Call the number above for a free phone consultation.

"I've always considered it a privilege to listen to people's stories, helping them to understand themselves better, and in the process, to find the resources to resolve their problems. With over 20 years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist, and as a Marriage and Family Therapist earlier, I know how to help men and women of all ages get to the origins of their difficulties efficiently. My goal is to help them discover resources and new personal insights, which in turn open the way to resolving pain and conflict.