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I believe in offering my patients a confidental non judgemental approach to psychotherapy in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. I can help you with your couples or family problems, your teen and children issues. I also deal with blended family difficulties with my background from an inpatient hospital experience, I am here to offer my specialities in Panic Disorder, Post Trumatic stress disorder, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and Depression. When dealing with the disorders listed above I believe in taking an investigated approach of the source of the problem as well as teaching relaxation and positive thinking to help the patient gain control.

My goal in sessions is to build of your current strengths while diving deeper into the triggers/drivers for your current functioning to get each person to what “better” looks like for them. I come into treatment with clients to work on reaching realistic goals and expanding from there to reaching the bigger goal of improving functioning and having a greater understanding of the why behind the symptoms/behaviors.

My name is Dr. Claffey and I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in eating disorders, poor body image, and low self-esteem. It is the great honor and calling of my life to partner with you on your journey to find relief for suffering, purpose, and healing. I approach treatment with a strength-based orientation as well as a holistic view of wellness. As a therapist I will guide you through the spaces of your soul that have previously been avoided, neglected, and foreclosed upon, with the intention of developing personal growth that will equip you to create new opportunities for joy, peace, and meaning in your life.

How would you like to live your life? What changes do you want to make? What's stopping you from making them? If you find that you're asking yourself these questions, let me help you figure out the answers. I know I can help you and/or your loved ones find the solution that will work for you. Your goals are yours to create. I generally go at your pace to support you realize goals and to facilitate the metamorphosis that is taking place.

Psychotherapy may be helpful to you if: You are experiencing difficulty or conflict/communication problems within a significant relationship. Psychotherapy may also be helpful to you if you are currently experiencing symptoms of depression (feeling hopeless, withdrawal, irritable, etc) or anxiety (excessive worry, obsessive or intrusive thoughts etc.) if you are frequently angry or frequently stressed or you are facing major life challenges or decisions. Psychotherapy is the process of examining and exploring your thoughts, feelings, behavior and relationships as well as learning how to make necessary changes to achieve better life and relationship satisfaction.

I provide for you a safe, caring, and supportive environment whether working with an individual, couple or family. Your therapy will be non-judgmental and compassionate which will help you to establish the trust that is necessary to explore the painful experiences of your life.

Are you a high achiever but frequently feel you're "faking" your way to success? Do you find yourself stuck in a situation you haven’t figured out how to change? Do you have unhealthy negative thought patterns and bad habits? Let me help you let go of old messages that tell you that you're not good enough or that you'd be better if your relationship, weight, career, or circumstances were different. The key to overcoming life's numerous obstacles is showing up and being present for yourself. I'll assist you in developing and utilizing your inner abilities so that you can lead a happy, fulfilled life.

I bring a mindfulness approach to psychotherapy, emphasizing an open, accepting, and non-judgmental awareness of oneself in the moment. By bringing awareness and compassion to your thoughts and feelings, you are able to deepen your understanding of yourself and create more meaningful relationships in the world. My style is gentle, patient and honest, having deep respect for the nature of the human condition and pace of meaningful growth. Our work together will encourage and challenge you in finding your way through fear and pain.

It may have taken you a long time to start this search for a therapist. This is a first big step for many–one that took courage and self-love. Life can be really rough and sometimes the judgement of our families, society, and culture gets in the way of taking care of our mental health. Free yourself from self-doubt and from racing thoughts that may take over your daily activities and affect your relationships.

Are you wishing you could feel happier in your current relationships? Let me help you understand the source of your difficulties and find healthier ways to achieve your goals. Your thoughts result in feelings and behaviors - sometimes positve and sometimes self-defeating.

Is your child or teenager depressed or acting out in ways that have you concerned? Are you worried about your child or teenager's behavior and emotional well being following a divorce? Is the lack of communication and intimacy in your relationship so exhausting that you feel like giving up? Are you a woman in the midst of life transitions and need some help moving forward? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, there is help. I have been in private practice for 25 years, actively helping my clients to put problems into a workable perspective and create a realistic plan for a healthy and balanced life.

Are you or your child struggling with overwhelming worries and fears that seem to be present no matter what you do? Maybe it started off small, but the problems have just grown over time until they are starting to take over your daily life. You may find yourself doing different little things to try to manage the worry or reassure yourself, but it doesn't seem to be helping. Maybe you have even tried therapy before but have had difficulty finding someone who really seems to get you and understand what you need. If this sounds like you or your family, we are here to help.

Becoming more conscious, more aware of your complexities and psychological barriers provides opportunities for renewal of your life's potentials. Depth Psychotherapy rests on the premise that there is a natural, self regulating urge of the psyche which seeks its own wholeness. This natural propensity towards wholeness emerges out of the archetypes, universally inherited potentialities that express and maintain all that is uniquely human. In a Depth Psychotherapy experience, exploration of the unconscious dimensions of one's being promotes access to the creative archetypal potentials which activate authentic healing.

I specialize in COUPLES THERAPY, I am pro relationship, and love my work. So if you're feeling like you’re struggling in your relationship and it’s time to make a change, you’ve come to the right place. I’ll help you talk about the problems that have brought you to therapy, issues you argue about that keep coming up and never get resolved, topics you’ve avoided and have been afraid of discussing, or anything that is important to you. We’ll explore how the stress of these problems has affected you individually and as a couple, and we’ll craft solutions to reduce conflict and increase respect, love, and a sense of partnership.

Choosing a therapist is a difficult process. In the time when you may feel most vulnerable, you are inviting a complete stranger in to discuss very personal information. I believe safety and non-judgment are among the most important aspects of the therapeutic environment. I create a place for clients to ventilate emotions and build coping skills that make daily life more meaningful. Even though it may be difficult to initiate the process of therapy, having someone assist you in making sense of internal confusion can result in insight and clarity that is often very difficult to achieve alone.

Do you feel hurt or frustrated that you have tried repeatedly to communicate a need or desire in your relationship only to be left feeling misunderstood, unheard, disappointed and in conflict? Do you feel discouraged that nothing will ever change? I can help you feel encouraged in your relationships and together we can create change. When issues go continually unresolved, we may begin to experience feelings of anger and frustration which may lead to feelings of hopelessness, sadness,and anxiety. We may try to mask our pain through substance abuse, extra-marital affairs and other destructive behaviors.

Do you worry if she is making the right choices? As a parent, you want the best for your child. Perhaps it was easier when they were younger. Now that she is a teenager, things are more difficult. These days the world is complicated. Children are influenced by their peers, the internet, and the media. Maybe you are feeling like you used to have a close relationship and now your teen is more distance. Many parents who come to see me ask "Why is she so angry?" At times you may feel like you don't know what to do?

There is a point in most all of our lives in which we need that professional, external help to guide us to psychological wellness. As a trauma and perinatal psychologist, I have specialized experience in helping you find the way to a life of health after traumatic events.