"I specialize in the treatment of weight and eating disorders, depression and anxiety. I provide cognitive-behavioral therapy, which focuses on helping the client to identify thoughts and emotions associated with certain behaviors. Through this journey, I help clients understand how and why they are responding to situations in the way that they do, enabling them to find inner peace and lead fuller, more enriched lives. I typically meet with clients on a one-on-one basis, but I am happy to schedule sessions with concerned partners, parents or other family members together with the client."

"Are you wondering if it's possible to change your life? It is. It just takes courage, and support! People seek therapy for many reasons, ranging from current stress to more chronic issues or existential questions. As a licensed psychologist, I have experience helping people of many different backgrounds, life stages, challenges, and strengths. Whether you've participated in therapy before or are interested in trying it for the first time, I look forward to helping you learn to cope with problems, discover more about yourself, and become more in tune with your own values so you can achieve your goals and create a life you enjoy."

"People seek out therapy for a variety of reasons, such as to address an already identified concern, to develop a particular coping skill set, or to enhance self-confidence and quality of life. I work to establish a trusting therapeutic relationship within which a client can share their unique story with a felt sense of validation, empathy, and hope. I work collaboratively with clients as we bare witness to the client's lived experiences looking through a lens of compassionate curiosity and establishing empowered self-agency that leads to patterns of intentional action and overall well-being."

"In my practice with adults, I address a range of issues from emotional stress, grief, anxiety, depression, relational issues, and couples' concerns. I also specialize in helping people cope with health conditions and chronic illness. I incorporate a psycho-dynamic and relational analytic orientation to my work. I engage clients in a process of greater reflection and mindfulness and guide them to learn how to lower reactivity, stress and anxiety. I provide a holistic approach including reducing symptoms that limit quality of life and improving one's awareness of self-experiences that hinder greater personal freedom, growth and healing."

""We do not see nature with our eyes, but with our understandings and with our hearts" (William Hazlitt) Has the pressure of daily life obscured the vision and goals you once had for yourself?"

"I strive to provide efficient and effective treatment to meet the needs of each individual client while ensuring a warm, safe, and friendly environment. In addition to an inviting environment and a strong focus on outcomes, I value a collaborative approach and a strong relationship in therapy. Although I am the expert in helping people, you are the expert on you. This philosophy allows the client to feel responsible for his or her own successes and stay accountable for progress. My therapy is goal focused, fosters change, empirically supported, supportive, and incorporates an overall goal to attain balance and wellness."

"It is my belief that everyone has suffered from a mood disturbance at one time in their life. What makes for different diagnosis is the intensity of the mood change and the duration. I believe we fuel our mood by our own cognitions and unhealthy habits and coping skills. My style is extremely interactive and direct, insuring results early on in the treatment process. When possible, I try treatment without medications, however there are chemical imbalances which must be treated via a Psychiatrist (for medications) and a psychotherapist for the psychoeducational piece,(talk therapy).I maintain relationships with area psychiatrists."

"Life can be hard sometimes. Just when you think that things are going well, anxiety and depression can strike at a moment's notice, leaving you feeling lost, confused, and not sure where to turn. Your mood begins to sink, as you try desperately to stay afloat, only to face more adversity with each tug. You begin to cast judgment on yourself, lose hope, and fill your mind with self-deprecating banter. Health problems - old and new - may complicate the picture, leaving you feeling even more vulnerable to life's misfortunes."

"Preparing to begin therapy often times takes motivation, courage and the desire to change and grow. My approach to therapy is one of mutual respect and collaboration. I want to help my clients face their struggles head on and to develop strategies to make life more manageable and satisfying. Over the years that I have been practicing, I have seen so many people work through challenges to achieve a life that they are proud to be living."

"Choosing a therapist is a very personal search. You will want a highly skilled expert who can successfully treat your specific concerns. You also will want someone who fits your personal style -- who is comfortable for you. I invite you to call. We can discuss your needs and any questions you have, so you can decide whether meeting together is the right next step. If we do meet, you will find compassionate understanding to feel less alone; prompt relief and confidence that answers are possible; goals for treatment that we develop together; and effective, practical solutions that endure over time."

"As a practicing psychologist of more than twenty five years, I enjoy the challenges unique to children and adolescents. Today's youth experience unprecedented academic and social pressure often resulting in feelings of frustration and sadness, anger and isolation. Often these emotions are buried rather than shared which can lead to harmful thoughts and behaviors. By cultivating a collaborative relationship, we work together to identify these thoughts, feelings and behaviors and the reasons behind them. Recognizing and understanding these feelings allows the patient to develop a sense of mastery over complex struggles leading to enhanced relationships while boosting self-esteem and academic performance."

"I am a licensed psychologist with more than 25 years of clinical experience, primarily in a private practice setting. What I have come to realize over the course of my career as a therapist, is that people are likely to initiate a course of psychotherapy in response to an actual or perceived threat that is occurring in their current life, or in response to unresolved past trauma-related threats. When one's security and well-being is being threatened, it is common to experience uncomfortable and unpleasant states within the mind and body that manifest as anxiety, depression, somatic symptoms."

"My ideal client wants to experience more joy in life and is willing to work to achieve their goal."

"I provide counseling services to individuals looking to reduce and manage symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve overall functioning, and receive support in facing life challenges. I strive to provide a safe, supportive and healing space for each of my clients. My treatment style has been described as calm, warm, empathic, authentic and nonjudgmental. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my specialization is in the treatment of eating disorders, which includes experience through The Renfrew Center. I also specialize in trauma from working at HopeWorks in Maryland and I hold a Certificate in Advanced Trauma Treatment from The Ferentz Institute."

""How did I get here? I have everything I want, but I can't seem to feel the joy. To even say this makes me feel guilty, embarrassed and ashamed." We all start out driven to create our best life. We set goals, timelines, but somehow it never seems to be enough. We get glimpses of happiness, but joy and contentment - that seems to be the mystery. Do you feel like you have fallen out of love? Do you wonder if it is possible to find your way back? Do you worry about your family and what you are modeling as a loving relationship?"

"Are you ready to live with richness and vitality? I have a special interest in helping people find greater meaning and purpose in life, and specialize in working with women in transition-be it divorce, loss, or other challenges. It is my belief that anxiety, depression, loss of vitality, disordered eating, and addictions are symptoms of a deeper issue whose root cause must be treated in order to fully heal. Together, we will work to understand and heal the issues that are impeding your well-being, while doing the deep emotional work that results in lasting change and transformation. "

"I create a nurturing and safe environment for you and loved ones to explore life's challenges and come up with effective ways to manage stressors and live your optimal life. I provide high quality integrative psychotherapy, Coaching, and application of Neuro-Emotional Technique to encourage healing and movement through challenging areas of life in a short time frame. Together, we will tailor your path to healing and living the life you desire. I work with children, teens, and adults in the context of individual, family, and couples therapy, and coaching."

"Life is messy. And it is also amazing. I specialize in teaching clients to manage the anxiety, panic and depression that narrow their lives. Whether problems are the result of past traumas or current challenges, I help clients address issues using the most effective and efficient means possible. By combining in-session conversation, learning and reflection with at-home practice, we aim to resolve obstacles to a more contented life."