"Is your child struggling in school while you're struggling to secure support services? It may feel like you're going through this alone, but you don't have to! Book a one-time OPEN OPPORTUNITY SESSION on my website to get the scoop on where you stand with the school, how to analyze all those reports and documents you stockpiled plus a strategic plan you can implement IMMEDIATELY to get your child on the right track. I work with families all across the USA via phone so your location doesn't prevent your child from getting what they deserve."

"Making the decision to help a child who is struggling academically, behaviorally, socially and/or emotionally may be the most important decision you make for your child. I see each child as a puzzle. Sometimes the pieces fit together perfectly and other times it is necessary to work really hard to find the right piece to complete the puzzle. I use a variety of techniques - play therapy, sand therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy. I believe that a child is part of a larger system, including parents, siblings, and schools. I strive to work with all aspects of a child's world."

"I have been helping people for 30+ years. It is my delight to see my patients grow and experience ways of feeling they never imagined. I create a safe environment in which you feel you can tell me any problem and be listened to with compassion and without shame. I have successfuly treated people who suffer from anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and work related problems with very high success rates. I am very devoted to the people I see and will help you make your life better by finding new ways of reacting to situations and people that are problematic."

"I have provided individual, group, couples and family therapy in both school settings as well as private practice settings since the onset of my career. I utilize behavioral management tools, cognitive behavioral therapy, and creative therapies to encourage and teach children as well as adults, how to increase their sense of self and learn how to celebrate their strengths and weaknesses. I feel strongly that children respond best when they are free to explore their feelings creatively as opposed to solely participating in talk therapy. I help clients feel accountable and more importantly, recognize they have the ability to grow."

"Fears, anxiety, and depression can be debilitating. I have the ability to listen warmly and compassionately to what you're saying even if you are feeling jumbled or confused. I create a safe space for you to be able to vent. Often having a person listen with understanding of what you might be experiencing can ease your discomfort. I can offer gentle guidance if you are at a crossroad, a turning point or are feeling challenged by others in your life. Relationships are the most important things in our lives, yet often, the most difficult. Better communication skills can help."

"I have an unfailingly strong belief in the capacity of good psychotherapy to produce life-enhancing change. As an individual, couple and family psychotherapist with many years of training and experience, I provide a safe, respectful space for self exploration. I have a deep sense of commitment to helping people understand who they are, what they want and what gets in their way. I have been on the faculties of two advanced training programs in the D.C. area."

"For all of us life can be complex, demanding, and stressful. We struggle with challenges of work, family, and other obligations that compete for time and attention. Sometimes life becomes more than we can handle. Our histories can bog us down, keeping us locked in old, self-defeating patterns that interfere with relationships or our ability to move ahead. When life gets overwhelming, we feel trapped in anxiety, or depression. We can lose sight of our own inner resources. At times confusion can lead to self-blame, isolation, or despair that things will never improve. Mind, body, and spirit suffer."

"My goal is to help clients increase self-awareness and facilitate behavior change in coping with issues that impede personal growth. I am an active participant with my clients and I focus on the whole person. Developing a "helping connection" is an essential component in my work. Goal setting in treatment is a collaborative process and I strive for an equal exchange.I work with adolescents and adults.I have a broad range of experience including anxiety, stress management,depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, and a subspecialty in diabetes/ chronic conditions. I've been in practice for 33 years."

"I am a strong proponent of health-oriented and positive psychology that emphasizes what is right with people rather than what is wrong with them. My counseling work is based on the integrative approach to psychotherapy that is best characterized as going beyond and across the confines of any single orientation. I draw from different theories to form a comprehensive view of all the complexities of human conditions and emotions. The reason for this is because no one theory has all the answers that could effectively work with every individual and situation."

"Life often brings us many challenges that can steer us away from our authentic selves, happiness and fulfillment. I believe very strongly in using the mind body connection as a source of reflection and healing. My practice as a therapist and life coach is focused on helping individuals work through difficult life transitions, which may include professional or family changes, as well as navigating the world of dating and relationships. When mind, body and soul are in balance, one is able to live with ease and function at an optimum capacity."

"I provide support and guidance to children, adolescents, and families in order to help them learn healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving. We live in a complex and stressful world and are not always equipped with practical strategies to handle the challenges of everyday life or its more unusual challenges. My goal is to help individuals and families develop more satisfying lives. I treat clients with a broad range of psychological concerns. I use a practical and comprehensive approach, addressing each individual's issues within the context of the family, school, and community."

"I specialize in working with those living with cancer and chronic illness. My experience as a Marriage and Family Therapist has been enhanced by work with young and mature adults at Southern California Counseling Ctr., University of Southern California, The Counseling Center at Phillips Graduate University, weSPARK Cancer Support Center, The Stable Malibu, and the Juvenile Offenders Programs in the LA area. My passion has been to share my experience with colleagues and patients to enhance the benefits of therapy when working with those living with cancer and chronic illness."

"For over 25 years I have been successfully helping individuals-- adults, adolescents and children--struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, loss of a loved one, and the many other emotional challenges of life. My approach can be insight oriented or problem solving depending on a person's situation and needs. I provide a safe and caring place where one can explore and understand how to reach their goals for a happier and more full-filled life."

"I believe in the innate goodness of people. Problems arise when we lack the ability to communicate what's really going on within or can't get past defenses to understand another person's feelings or experiences. Most people haven't been taught the skills to be safe listeners and so we grow up believing that others don't have capacity to understand us. I love bringing people closer by teaching them to cross the bridge into the world of others without losing themselves. I teach emotional safety by demonstrating emotional safety and believe breakdowns create opportunities for new breakthroughs."

"I understand the worry and fear we all feel when faced with life's inevitable challenges. I will help you learn practical skills to cope with the good, the bad, and the ugly of life, without losing your sense of humor, or who you are. When everything feels overwhelming and complicated, I will help you shift your perspective and bring clarity to your life. You can expect to leave our sessions feeling understood, accepted, and empowered to step outside your comfort zone. In addition to providing individual therapy, I am passionate about:"

"While people sometimes feel in crisis when initially contacting a therapist, it is also a time of courageous opportunity to mobilize for successful results. I enjoy facilitating this dynamic, healing process. After 30 years of experience I am particularly effective with highly verbal individuals and couples who don't want their words to interfere with finding solutions for improving their lives."

"Recognizing the need to seek therapy is both courageous and difficult. Working with a therapist who is a good "fit" is integral. I enjoy working with clients who are willing to do the work necessary to reap the benefits of their hard work. I work with people who present with relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and other daily life issues. I have worked extensively with individuals and families in crisis. I work collaboratively with the client to establish ways to cope with their difficulties in a warm, empathic environment."

"My work consists of a collaborative exploration of your needs and hopes in a supportive and culturally sensitive environment. Past and present life adversaries often shape the way we feel and interact. Examining our unhealthy patterns and incorperating our strengths in a trusting therapeutic relationship, can elicit experiences of personal growth, living a richer life and increasing our propensity for healthy and adaptive relationships. I work well with a range of psychological needs and concerns; anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, relationship issues, self - esteem, life changing events and trauma are some of the areas that I welcome in our exploration."

"I've been helping individuals and couples find new ways since 1995 and have been featured in Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Good Housekeeping and NPR. Day, evening and weekend appointments are available."

"Is your relationship in trouble? Are you having mixed feelings about your partner? Has your dating life taken a backseat to your career? Do you find yourself attracted to all the wrong people while pushing the right ones away? As a licensed clinical psychologist, I help singles and couples discover practical and thoughtful strategies for improving their relationship skills. I specialize in traditional and online dating, relationship counseling, and couples therapy. I also run dating/relationship workshops and therapy groups. With my unique and positive approach I help singles and couples develop techniques to effectively address a variety of relationship issues, including:"