The road to healing is a road that we all take at some point in our lives; the key is to travel with those who enhance the experience, aid in the traversing, and help us to experience the healing within our reach. As an individual, couple and family therapist, I work with you and those with whom you are journeying from a systemic perspective, taking into consideration the rich contexts which shape your life, love, and endeavors. A lot of my work within the community encompasses motivational speaking, facilitating workshops for adults and teens, Ministry, Missions, supporting leaders, and encouraging those who serve in Ministry.

Have you been feeling overwhelmed? Are things happening in your life that you just cannot make sense of? Is there an ongoing conflict with people in your life? Do you feel like something has to change? If your answer is "yes," you have come to the right place. Life has a unique way of grabbing your attention. This is your opportunity to sort through circumstances and behavior patterns that are preventing you from experiencing the life you are capable of living. Our sessions will focus on "self-awareness," and the power of intention to define the life you want on your own terms, allowing you to thrive and experience personal growth.

Feeling stuck? Noticing repeating patterns? Are you anxious, depressed, or feeling lost? Struggling in your marriage or grieving the loss of a loved one or relationship? As an experiential, mindfulness based therapist I assist you in finding creative solutions for difficult situations. I offer meditation practices and draw on more than 30 years of experience to help you loosen the grip of old habits and painful past experiences giving you freedom to more fully thrive in your life.

Are you worried about your child's development? Is he/she struggling in social, emotional and/or academic areas? Is discipline a problem? I am a Psychologist with 25 years of experience in helping children and families flourish and I am confident that I can help. Parenting is probably the most challenging thing we will ever do and there is no "how to" book that could possibly cover the complexity of situations that arise. When our children struggle to meet the demands of our world, assistance may be needed.

******I offer appointments on Sundays and on weeknights.****** I'm not a stereotypical licensed psychologist. I do not own a clipboard and rarely wear a tie. I am not a bobblehead and I will not ask you, “How does that make you feel?” I am professional yet down to earth and easy to connect with. My goal is to help clients develop skills to not have to see me again by fostering trust, building a therapeutic bond (using humor, at times), and developing a treatment plan with (not for) my clients. I collaborate with others (e.g., family, physicians), when appropriate, to ensure that pieces to the puzzle are not missing.

It's a terrible feeling to be awake at 3 am because your mind is flooded with worries. Your worry may have started as small, but then it lead to another worry... Suddenly, your worries feel overwhelming. You feel shaky and unsettled. It's hard to concentrate on anything but your worry and that restless feeling in your body. You tell yourself, "Just stop worrying about it." You want to let go, but you just can't figure out how. It's hard to not beat yourself up.

If you and your partner are arguing and having difficulty with communicating than now is the time to give me a call. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a certified Prepare-Enrich Facilitator whose goal is to establish a healthy therapeutic relationship with individuals, couples and families. I have over twenty years experience working with children and families; assisting them with establishing healthy relationships and achieving goals.

To live full, free, and generous lives, we need to connect deeply with ourselves and with others. I gently encourage clients to develop confidence in their inner knowledge and to have faith in the flow of the universe. When we trust our feelings, our intuition, and our creativity, we don't feel impelled to muscle through the world. Instead, we feel guided and supported. I help clients to rely on their inner knowledge and to express their vulnerabilities and strengths so that they can fulfill their potential, interact meaningfully with others, enjoy life's riches, and do the work they are meant to do.

Throughout each person’s journey, life can be very fulfilling and enjoyable, but also challenging and stressful at different points. I believe strongly in the support, encouragement and guidance that a therapeutic relationship can provide. As a psychotherapist, I work together with children, adolescents, women and men to improve their happiness and fulfillment in life. My therapeutic orientation is highly client-centered and focused on the strengths of the individual. I work to create a safe and nurturing environment for each client, which combines psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and strength based approaches.

My aim is to better understand your life experiences and relationships in determining whether they are contributing to or challenging your day-to-day well-being. The relationship we will build will serve as an important piece to increase understanding and where the healing process can begin. Therapeutic goals vary, however, individual insights provide the opportunity for perspective shifts in how we feel about ourselves, our experiences and our relationships. Throughout this process, a majority of my clients find symptom relief as they develop an increased capacity to tolerate and regulate challenging emotions.

There are times when we know we need a thoughtful, compassionate and skillful listener to help us sort things out. I have helped many people move through life transitions and losses with resilience; resolve relationship problems and discern new directions for work, school and creative expression.

Many people face emotional challenges within and outside the family. I guide and support families, couples, individuals, and children in managing the obstacles that come their way. I believe the heart of the family is the wellbeing of its members. I provide treatment to those who experience distress in their daily functioning from a variety of sources, which often impacts loved ones. I treat relationship discord, depression, anxiety, child maladjustment and other stressors. I welcome those who, in the midst of their challenges, reasonably recognize that change must be pursued.

Feeling depressed or worried? Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Is your relationship in trouble? Visiting a psychotherapist can help! This is a mental health and counseling practice in service located in center city Philadelphia. My mission is helping clients feel like they are talking to an objective friend. Are you ready to transform your life and get on the right track? As a psychotherapist I can help you to get the results you want for your life.

PLEASE NOTE: I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. Everyone has a story and it is my privilege to be invited into yours. My unique blend of warmth and tenacity set me apart as a therapist and allow me to work with clients towards meaningful change. I value the relationships I form with clients and my goal is to make everyone I work with feel safe, respected and accepted for who they are. My practice is shaped by a combination of formal education and hands-on experience, including training in psychoanalysis, couples counseling, ExRP, play therapy and family therapy.

If you are reading this, you have already begun your journey towards transformation. Change happens from the inside out. It starts with a desire or longing for something in your life to be different. If you are single or in a relationship and looking for enhanced connection with another or greater understanding of yourself, I would be honored to work with you, beside you and support you in the process of growth, healing and discovery.

I am a licensed psychologist with over 25 years experience. I am passionate about helping people overcome obstacles to feel better, have more satisfying relationships, and enjoy life fully. I work extensively with anxiety, panic, stress, phobias, grief, depression, communication, and couples problems. I have training in a variety of approaches, especially cognitive-behavioral and practical, solution-focused methods. First and foremost, I strive to provide a place where clients can count on confidentiality, respect, and being heard and understood. I have been honored to be selected a "Top Doc" Psychologist by South Jersey Magazine readers, and by S. Jersey Physicians.

NEW CLIENTS ACCEPTED BEGINNING JANUARY 2021!! Seeking therapy can be incredibly difficult. Many of us blindly navigate life with conflicts that we relate to the now instead of understanding our pasts. I understand the stigma placed on mental health, but also aim to work at your speed to make this a comfortable experience. During this therapeutic journey, you are making a choice to begin your true healing process with a dedicated guide. My style is person-centered and interactive, which aims to allow your authentic self to emerge.

Finding a therapist is hard. To make it easier, I offer: Quick and easy scheduling, a free phone consultation, evening and weekend appointments, video/phone counseling and accessibility though phone, text or email. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, trauma, depression, emotional regulation issues, addiction, life transitions and stress management concerns.

I believe that individuals are able to benefit from therapy once they experience the right connection. Connection allows for a safe, non-judgmental environment that allows the individual to focus on their therapeutic needs. My experience includes years of counseling experience, supervisor/supervisee, and continuing education to keep with current and ethical practices. As a therapist, I prefer to meet each client where they are and help them on a path to where they would like to be.

I specialize in care for children, teens, young adults, and families: 1) Building cooperation and openness in place of defiance and lying; 2) Cultivating self-control in place of tantrums and aggression; 3) Fostering contentment and self-confidence in place of sadness and worry; and 4) Developing genuine closeness in place of clinging and irritability. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience addressing core relational issues of protection, loyalty, authority, trust, fairness, and forgiveness. I help families heal from generational wounds and allow children develop appropriate individuation, using the secure base of a trusting parent-child relationship.