I work with individuals, couples, and families in a dynamic, related, and grounded style. My work is about supporting my clients in learning how to relieve their own suffering, relate to others more effectively and efficiently, and living the life they want to live. Much of this work is around transitions in life: puberty, education, individuation, relationships, work, self-identification, and grief. My work with couples and families is grounded in the Psychobilogical Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT) and I am a Level II certified PACT therapist. I work with adolescents, adults, all genders, races, sexual orientations, and spiritual beliefs.

Do you feel sad, stressed out overwhelmed or stuck in your day to day life? Do you feel disconnected from loved ones? If so, I would like to help. Life can be painful and difficult. Sometimes we feel that we have no control over what is happpening around us. I would like to help you build on your strengths and guide you in finding your way.

My practice is currently full and I am waitlisting future clients for Skype and phone only. After 28 years in practice, I still witness the power of "the talking cure". When we talk in therapy, we come to know ourselves intimately and are able to discover what is at the root of painful thoughts, feelings and actions. Feeling seen, heard, understood and accepted is key to restoring hope as well as alleviating pain and suffering. Deep and abiding change occurs because an authentic relationship with a caring and skilled therapist allows for exploration of painful, scary and difficult feelings.

Heavy heart? Wishing you had better tools to manage feelings and questions about loss and change? When life leaves you shocked and overwhelmed, how do you navigate it all? Compartmentalizing may work temporarily, but unresolved feelings fester. Sharing the load with a counselor and taking the lead in your own way and your own time may be what’s needed. As a mental health and a creative arts counselor who has worked for decades with people of all ages and backgrounds, I can help you move through your life’s most pressing concerns, renew your creative relationship with life's universal questions, and transform struggle into growth.

2001 Counselor of the Year. I help people overcome challenges and trauma, to fulfill their potential and live their dreams. I teach people coping STRATEGIES to RESOLVE problems, anxiety, anger, and depression, leading them to a HIGHER QUALITY of LIFE. Over 20 years experience has helped me become creative and effective in devising strategies to help people ACHIEVE RESULTS and advance in an individually meaningful way. The strategies I've devised also HELP KIDS gain communication skills, reduce aggression, decrease behavior issues, and build friendships.

Welcome! Working with individuals and couples, I will honor your inherent healthiness. If you are experiencing PTSD, trauma, grief, loss, divorce, depression, anxiety, anger, denial, co-dependency, addictions, or need self-care and empowerment, you have choices. I can help you to be brave enough to weather personal storms, tender enough to be vulnerable, resilient enough to succeed, and confident enough to trust your own wisdom. Together we'll take a non-judgmental and honest look at "how and why" you do what you do in order to inspire positive change. I invite you to explore the possibilities.

My passion in psychotherapy is working with adults who struggle with behavioral and mental health issues, including trauma, anxiety and a variety of personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders and addictions. My therapeutic approach is drawn from mindfulness-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, and a humanistic approach. I also offer Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), as well as EMDR sessions for trauma treatment. I am a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology with a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology.

As a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of clinical experience, I strive to support my clients in identifying and meeting their goals in order to move beyond obstacles and make desired changes. I provide a respectful, empathic, supportive therapeutic relationship and space that is responsive to each individual's needs and goals. It is truly an honor to be a part of the turmoil and the triumphs of the journeys my clients travel.TOGETHER we will work to resolve past traumas, change self-defeating behaviors and limiting beliefs and learn new skills in order to create integrated and lasting change.

Do you or someone you know need help with issues around gender, sexuality, or alternative relationship lifestyle? If you, your partner or partners, family or community are struggling with any of these issues, the good news is that there are solutions to your challenges! In just a few sessions, you will begin to feel the weight lift and you'll see real world results in tackling these concerns.

My clients backgrounds vary greatly and so do their goals. Some are navigating trauma and need support and training in how to self regulate and set boundaries, for example. Others seek meaning and purpose through vocation and need reflection and alignment with their inner dreams, aspirations, and strengths. Obviously, we all suffer, and what we need varies and is individual. My aim is to serve many people as they return to health and wellbeing, the intrinsic good naturedness that we have. There are many ways to do this, but being present, warmhearted, and practical, we can face anything in life.

I specialize in women's therapy and counseling. I am deeply dedicated to helping women discover a fundamental acceptance of self, which I believe to be the key to living a healthy and fulfilling life. I am trained in a range of styles to meet the various needs of women. My passion is working with women struggling with postpartum issues, depression, anxiety, codependency, abandonment issues, attachment disorders, self-esteem, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Relationships are an important part of the foundation of our lives, both the relationship we have with ourselves, and the relationship we have with others. The relationship we have with ourselves can be challenged by internal conflict, feelings of being stuck, and fears that stops us, causing our lives to be unsatisfying. Since we 'live' in all 3 time periods, the past, present, and future, we want to make sure that our past 'stories' are not interfering in our present lives. And then by understanding what our fears are, we can have a better view of the future. Overall, we can become more present. Secondly, the relationship we have with others is influenced by how we're doing, so getting our own 'house' in order will help us be better in relationship! We can experience less defensiveness and more openness. Counseling is an unique opportunity to reconnect with ourselves and others. It's an opportunity to pay attention to parts of ourselves that we try to ignore. It's also an opportunity to have the life that you want and deserve.

For many of us life has suddenly changed, but maintaining a sense of connection is vital during this time. You may have noticed that the recent changes to your daily routine, access to resources, and changes in social life, have left you feeling a bit more anxious than normal. If you find yourself needing extra support during this time, we can work together to boost your sense of confidence despite the crisis, nurture optimism, and expand your emotional bandwidth during this time of uncertainty. We are in this together!

To speak freely about your unique suffering, symptoms, and thoughts is very difficult in a society that expects and demands a continuous state of happiness. This leads to alienation, confusion, and endless methods to cope with life. In psychoanalysis, there is no such thing as normal, and there are no standards. Choosing psychoanalysis is the first step to begin understanding your symptoms, feel in charge of your life, and find guidance in your desire.

I have over 30 years experience providing therapy and assessment services to adolescents, adults and families. I am committed to helping others reach a greater understanding and compassion of themselves, to assist in healing from painful experiences and finding new ways of coping. My approach to therapy is practical, results oriented and emphasizes empowerment through building insight and self awareness. I am committed to learning about my clients and working with them to make long lasting changes.

Affordable psychotherapy services [low-fee private pay and Medicaid], based on 'willingness to pay', for individuals, couples, families, teens, and children. Services are provided by licensed clinicians, pre-licensure psychotherapists, and Masters level interns.

Are you suffering from uncomfortable anxiety and find that ways you try to control your thoughts and feelings or avoiding triggers is making things worse? I can help you learn to face your feelings and get enjoyment out of your life. I specialize in anxiety treatment for children, teens, college students, and adults. Some examples of commonly treated conditions include health anxiety, test anxiety, social anxiety, separation anxiety, and generalized worries. I have helped individuals of all ages recover from these challenges using a kind, caring, individualized approach that will challenge and support your growth and help you feel more brave and confident.

Are you facing difficult times related to social issues, family, career, school or intimate relationships? What changes and loss have you experienced? How will you develop needed resources? My goal is to help you explore your strengths and cultivate more ease being fully you. I welcome those with multiple, intersecting identities. You are welcome here and your willingness to engage in the work will assist you in finding empowerment, increased understanding and acceptance. Specializing in identity development, relational challenges, issues of childhood, grief and life transitions.

Are you and your partner feeling disconnected and lonely in your relationship? Do you long for greater emotional and physical intimacy but just can't seem to find your way back to each other? Do you get caught in the same argument over and over that leaves you both feeling hurt, angry, and alone? I can work with you to identify that negative cycle you get stuck in and put a stop to it. Working together, we can heal wounds and resentments, and restore trust and warmth, so that you both feel loved and cherished.

Entering into therapy is an important decision, and finding the right therapist is essential to a successful experience. I believe that every person is deserving of compassion and honor, and is capable of living a rich and satisfying life. Each client is unique and very important to me, and together we will create an approach that works best for you. In our sessions, I focus on empowering emotional, physical, mental, social, and spiritual well being. I believe that we can do our best work together when we come to a shared understanding of your specific challenges and find helpful ways to work on them.