"Is your teen experiencing anger, low self-esteem, sadness, anxiety, or another emotion that you struggle to fix? Are your teen's emotions affecting their school work, friendships, compliance to rules, and their respect for his/her own body? Is the stress of no change creating a rift in your family? Being a teen is difficult, and being the parent of a teen is difficult. Individual and family therapy will help you and your teen feel understood, as you strengthen your relationship and develop coping skills for a happier, more hopeful future."

"Whether moving from one life phase to another or one culture to another, learning new roles can be difficult and lonely. It can feel like nobody really understands what you're going through. You want more from your future but you aren't sure where to start. You feel like you're facing your problems alone and like you have no place. You're nervous. You feel like an outsider. Your world has been shaken and you don't know how to survive in this one. You just want some peace- where you can be yourself, Wherever that is."

"While providing services to couples, I have also spent 20+ years providing Trauma Therapy to various populations including people with Cognitive Disabilities, Survivors of Interpersonal Violence, Veterans and their families. Specific attention has been to significantly reducing or eliminating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder."

""Life is good."...or is it? At times we get knocked off course when changes in our lives challenge us more than we can handle. Many of the clients who see me are grieving a loved one who died or struggling with significant relationships or are overwhelmed by the mountains of issues in their lives. Even when good changes happen in life and you "should" be grateful, life can be difficult to manage. Sometimes we find ourselves saying, "I know I should do xyz," followed by "but I don't or I can't." We get stuck and full of stress. You have a story to tell. I invite you to share YOUR story and I WILL listen...REALLY LISTEN. "

"Tired of hurting? Frustrated with others giving well-meaning but unhelpful advice? Do you long to be heard? You're certainly not alone. We all ache for different reasons including deep sadness, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, job challenges and addiction. Often, what we need is for someone to truly listen and help us sort through our thoughts and feelings to gain understanding about the situation and ourselves. I believe in the therapeutic process because I know that it's effective. It involves no longer avoiding what is painful, confusing or scary and, with help, walking through it to find both insight and relief."

"Throughout our life each of us will be faced with a variety of challenges the outcome of which may profoundly affect us and those we love. As a licensed psychologist it is my privilege to give clients hope that as they resolve their personal and relationship issues they will begin to truly live the life they were meant to live - one filled with joy, confidence, enthusiasm and purpose."

"Why see a Counselor? Reasons include: desire to improve a relationship, inquiry about your sexuality, alternative lifestyle questions, difficult relationship decisions, senior sexual health, a need to change attitudes, sexual orientation or simply wanting to enrich yourself with regards to relationship needs. I believe that our sex journey begins at birth, "is it a boy or a girl?" Our gender, our sex messages both positive and negative, our religion, culture and society all affect our relationship capabilities as well as the limitations."

"Has your relationship changed in a way you did not expect? Do you feel like a happy and loving relationship is just out of reach? Have you begun to doubt yourself within your relationship? You may feel like your relationship is strong but could be even stronger. You may feel like you have hit in a roadblock in the progression of your relationship. Maybe you feel like you want to speak openly with your partner but are unsure of how to express yourself in a way that will connect with them. Or maybe you and your partner are stuck repeating the same frustrating patterns. Couples therapy can help with all of these issues."

"Is addiction a part of your life? Do you struggle to make healthy decisions? Do you experience confusion in your relationships? Do you know why you do what you do? You may feel like your peers and family don't really "get you." It can be hard for you to trust your instincts. It can also be hard for you to trust others. You doubt yourself. A lot. Maybe you struggle with substance abuse, love someone who does, or were raised in a home where addiction lived. The complex effects of addiction can be long lasting. Fortunately, therapy can help."

"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."

"Hypnosis is a proven tool to help you change your thoughts, beliefs, attitude and ultimately your feelings so you can move forward. I help clients who suffer from the fear of speaking in public, Sports Hypnosis, and improving confidence in all social situations. Through your sessions you learn specific techniques to be in control over your thoughts rather than your thoughts controlling you. In addition to hypnosis I specialize in Thought Training and Tapping (aka The Emotional Freedom Technique). Hypnosis is not a magic pill so we work together as partners to help you live the life you desire."

"You may be facing your first counseling experience or after years of working with other practitioners--willing to try again. When we first meet, I trust you will know you are safe and respected. I commit my full presence, deep interest, and willingness to be open to who you truly are. In other words, I am "teachable"--by you, for you and with you. And rather than fit you into a model, I will "learn and flex"--learn how you learn, change and grow and flex my skills, style and tools to find what works best for you."

"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."

"See my new website: www.FreedomIneverymoment.com I will help you feel relaxed and comfortable from the moment I greet you. Working on personal problems can be done in a serious yet light-hearted manner. I can offer you 35 years of experience in learning to be free of worry (anxiety) and despair (depression) using the latest methods involving mindfulness, CBT, relaxation and breath control, Gestalt therapy, and family therapy. Adolescents, men, women, couples, and families are welcome. You, too, can learn to love yourself and let go of unnecessary ways of limiting yourself and interfering with your success."

"Clients come to me after experiencing a loss whether it be from the death of a loved one, the end of a marriage/significant relationship or a major life transition. These changes in one's life can bring on feelings of sadness, isolation and fear. As a therapist I believe in the power of telling one's story in a safe and supportive space. My goal is to help clients expand the possibilities when feeling stuck, access their strengths, accept their limitations and practice being present in their daily lives."

"Do you have emotional baggage you've been living with and is it getting in the way of you getting what you want out of life and being who you want to be? Do you wish you just didn't have to live with it any longer? Have you had enough with dragging around the weight of it when you would rather be free to chase your dreams? Do you long to just move forward? I help people dump their emotional baggage so they can live the life they want."

"My speciality is stepfamily counseling. I have studied this family type extensively and have co-authored a book with Scott Browning, called Stepfamily Therapy:a Ten-Step Clinical Approach, published in 2011 by the APA. I have personal experience as a stepmother and an intergenerational legacy of stepfamily relationships. I advise couples to seek pre-counseling if they are entering into a stepfamily situation so that they become aware of the possible pitfalls they can encounter. I also do couples' work, divorce, remarriage, family conflict, and individual therapy. Women's issues are also an area of expertise."

"Clients come into therapy for many reasons. Perhaps you have experienced the loss of a loved one, or have needed to respond to an unexpected life change. Sometimes the overwhelming demands of life can lead to anxiety and depression. These strains can have an impact on your career and relationships. Psychotherapy can help provide support, problem-solving skills , enhanced coping skills and a deeper understanding for many unresolved issues. As a psychotherapist for over 20 years, I recognize that making a meaningful connection with an individual client or couple is the essence for positive treatment. My style is engaging and supportive using psychodynamic techniques."

"I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel free to share whatever is concerning you and start working towards living a more fulfilling life. My approach to therapy is collaborative. We will work together to explore your needs and goals for treatment. This process makes change possible and facilitates healing and growth. You do not need to suffer alone. I work with clients who are struggling with a variety issues including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, chronic pain, trauma, substance abuse, social anxiety, ADHD, low self-esteem, loneliness, OCD, anger issues, infertility, divorce, and other challenging life transitions."

"Life can be very challenging, and I am optimistic that each client is capable of meeting that challenge. I am compassionate and an attentive listener. My style is interactive in helping each client or couple create a vision of the life they want to live. We work as a team to achieve your goals for a happier more fulfilled life."