"Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Do you get in your own way, with negative thoughts or behaviors? Do you struggle with intimacy and trust? Perhaps you're gripped by emotions you cannot control; or the opposite - feel disconnected, alienated, unable to get close? Others have found healing and transformation through psychotherapy - there is hope! It's important to find the right therapist for YOU, so I'm glad you're shopping around. You can see me in the video on my website, "Finding A Therapist", where I provide some concrete tips about the process."

"I once read a story about a man who would talk reassuringly to his cactus, letting it know that it was safe. The cactus learned that it no longer needed thorns. If you have had experiences that have closed off your openness to the world or your authentic self, you may have also grown thorns. Whether you have been touched by trauma, grief, loss, or simply an environment that does not understand you, I want to help you to find a way to live more fully. You have a place in the world. Let's try to find it together."

"I believe that no matter how difficult a time you're having I can help you find your balance and power. I know that rage, shame, confusion and helplessness can make you feel stuck, lost and hopeless. I also know that there is a way out. In my therapy office, you will feel safe and supported to unravel your feelings and thoughts, identify patterns and themes, get clear on what brought you to where you are now, and to make intelligent new choices."

"Sometimes it’s hard to know why you’re feeling distressed. Many factors, often outside our awareness, influence and impact how we relate to others. I can help you explore your feelings and achieve understanding and relief from the symptoms that are getting in the way of a happier, more emotionally satisfying life. I'm highly trained and experienced working with a broad range of individuals from diverse backgrounds to make deep, enduring changes in their personal and professional lives. My approach is collaborative and thoughtful and I bring to my work compassion, humility and warmth."

"Are you feeling depleted, worn out, anxious, depressed or not good enough? I help women of all ages learn to care for themselves as well as they care for others. I teach my clients how to identify their self-defeating beliefs, understand their origins, and transform them into compassionate self-acceptance, while learning new behaviors that facilitate deep change and growth. If you are feeling disconnected from yourself and those you love, I can help you discover what is getting in the way and teach you new ways to connect."

"Entering therapy is one way to work toward deeper engagement in life. It's nature to lose our way from time to time. Doubt, inequity, and betrayal is an unavoidable part of the human experience. To cope with adversity, we often develop survival patterns that serve as a buffer from experiencing life and loss. We may become distant, mistrustful, or overly please others. Through our work together, my role is to help you to come into greater contact with your core self and to gain a deeper understanding of your needs as you work toward living a more meaningful life."

"Fighting with your partner? Feeling confused and unsure where to turn? I specialize in Couples Counseling and Marriage Counseling that focuses on helping you understand the cycle of fighting that you are stuck in. Over time, you will master the skills to reduce fighting and begin to build intimacy in your relationship again. The type of Couples Counseling that I specialize in (Emotionally Focused Therapy) has been shown to be 75% effective in moving couples from distress to recovery and approximately 90% of couples show significant improvements. Don't wait until it is too late - this is too important."

"Having witnessed many courageous changes made by individual facing personal challenges, I am convinced therapy is most effective when it is grounded in respectful, collaborative, non-pathologizing practices. Talking together in ways which nurture curiosity and compassion, we will look at what troubles you, what brings you hope. I believe remembering the past is helpful to the extent it helps heal, and so while we’ll be attentive to the past, our focus will be on how its legacy is impacting your life now. Our work will be relieving of past pains and also bring more calm and joy, a greater sense of connectedness, in present time. "

"I have over 10 years of clinical experience in outpatient clinics, schools, private practice, and humanitarian organizations. My practice has been informed by clinical training and extensive academic background in developmental psychology. It also incorporates my life experience in coping with challenges of immigration, parenthood, career transitions and aging. I believe that healing entails personal growth. You may need to develop a new awareness, an insight, or a specific coping skill to resolve your problem. I provide a safe space for you to explore what is that you need in order to live a more productive and enjoyable life."

"I have worked in education for over 20 years. I obtained a Ph.D. in Counseling and Human Development. I am also a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP#3002), Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D#1-11-9745), and a Diplomat from the American Board of School Neuropsychology (ABSNP#10246). In addition, I hold a Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential in the areas of: Counseling, Child Welfare and Attendance, and School Psychology. My areas of special training and expertise include school neuropsychological evaluations, functional behavioral assessments, and treatment planning for a range of neurodevelopmental disorders that affect learning and behavior."

"I think of therapy as like sanctuary - a place where there aren't distractions, where there is an opportunity to pay attention to what is important, in a spirit of kindness. Because of this, many individuals and couples find it to be enjoyable, and very relieving. Of course, since people do therapy to work on painful things, therapy itself isn't always easy. But at least things can be approached thoughtfully and skillfully, in a safe context, and this itself brings great benefits."

"My work is guided by the tenet, Life is Relationship. If we can trust our stories to a therapist, that therapeutic relationship can transform us. Self-acceptance, and calm return. I listen compassionately to others to understand what is inhibiting their motivation and self-confidence. I consider lifestyle practices, relationships, use of substances; healthy and unhealthy habits, and one's sense of belonging. My clients and I together identify what helps them change. Some practices and tools I use to guide my work are: talk therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness and stress management practices derived from Yogic philosophy and practices."

"I offer both short-term and long-term therapy with adults, adolescents, and seniors. I have a good deal of experience with grief and loss, depression and anxiety, struggles unique to students (across a variety of ages), and issues particular to the creative process. I welcome individuals who desire adaptability in a therapist, deep empathy, and a collaborative attitude about what works."

"Sometimes it is hard to ask for help. You have everyone else convinced that you have got it all together. However, there's parts of yourself you do not recognize, don't understand or simply feel you can not change. Sometimes these thoughts and feelings can lead us to behave in ways that are not healthy."

"Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. Finding a therapist is easy, but finding the "right" therapist during a difficult time in your life is not at all easy. I've been in private practice for over 35 years and have seen individuals, couples and families dealing with a wide spectrum of issues. Over and over again, I've been pleased to hear how quickly my clients felt a sense of "connection" with me in working on their problems. This connection is an essential element of a successful outcome."

"I work particularly well with both men and women with emotional and life issues, childhood trauma, and gay and straight couples with communication and other difficulties. I help individuals with serious mental illness make positive changes in their lives,and work with their families. I work with addictions and the intersection with emotional issues, particularly using 12-step programs."

"Let's face it. Life is a juggling act between home, work, school, friends and family. Our bodies are bioenergetic systems geared for balance. When things go well, our energy flows and we feel good. When life happens and stress occurs, we can feel anxiety, depression and physical pain. We reach outside ourselves for relief when going inside is the answer. If you are ready for change and are committed to making that happen, please make an appointment today. My approach is wholistic and I use Energy Psychology (Tapping), Zen Buddhism and Mindfulness to achieve a client goals."

"I am a highly trained and experienced psychotherapist, and for over 25 years I have helped many individuals and couples facing anxiety, loneliness, difficulty pursuing their desires, relationship difficulties, and many other concerns. I offer both individual and couple psychotherapy, and work in a warm, collaborative and direct manner. I will listen carefully to you, and share my thoughts and ideas with you as we construct a safe and challenging relationship in which you can understand yourself better, build on your strengths, and tackle the obstacles that are holding you back. We will go at a pace comfortable to you."

"My clients are most often dealing with communication concerns, issues of intimacy and complications related to life changes. When traumatic events impact their daily lives, they may seek assistance. Occasionally couples and families experiencing stress in their relationships may need an objective listener and guide to help them figure out how to reestablish balance. With the many demands of life and work, we work together to find pleasure in their families and for parents to reinstate parental authority within the family structure."

"Are you looking to find ways to make changes so you can live a more satisfying and meaningful life? Are you finding yourself in repetitive patterns that are no longer working for you? I may be of assistance to you. I bring an in-depth approach that builds on your strengths and aims to untangle the roots to what is causing problems for you. This can lead to reduction in painful symptoms such as anxiety and depression, and to finding more constructive ways for you to address life challenges. I bring a gift in helping you fulfill your life potential."