True acceptance of yourself is the first step to healing. Are you looking to build insight into your life? Are you interested in understanding yourself better? Do you want to understand and improve your relationships? If you answered yes, then therapy is right for you. I will provide a safe and accepting space for you on your journey. Some of the things that I offer in therapy are therapeutic feedback, help in identifying unhelpful patterns or thoughts, psychoeducation, relaxation techniques, communication and social skills.

I specialize in depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and trauma (childhood trauma, such as physical, sexual and emotional abuse or neglect, and adult trauma such as abuse, rape, accidents, and natural disasters), including all trauma-related conditions, such as PTSD, eating disorders, substance abuse, and cutting. I also specialize in separation and divorce, including negotiating and managing child custody arrangements. My 20-years of experience as a practicing attorney inform my work with clients who are separating/divorcing and clients involved with the legal system in any way (lawyers, litigants, or trauma victims).

Every phase of life brings a new challenge, whether our own or of someone we care about. Sometimes, we need a little extra help to successfully get through yet another phase. Those are the times to seek therapy. I would like to empower you to help yourself by taking that step to improve your and possibly your loved one's quality of life. As a wife, a mother, a daughter, and a professional woman, I have an intricate ability to understand the struggles that one might face in life as we transition in and out of each of these roles, daily.

I love what I do. My job is to listen carefully to what you say or don't say when sharing your story. I want to help you navigate through challenging issues that keep you from moving forward by finding your authentic self and voice. I am a directive, interactive and patient therapist and believe therapy is the proactive journey where you will learn to express yourself, be heard effectively and heal your pain. Any step you take can move you toward fulfilling your life goals while achieving a feeling of contentment. I return all calls the day that I receive them and if I am unable to help you I will try to direct you. wcccla.com

I am a nutritional psychologist and holistic health coach. My practice focuses on restoring the body to homeostasis, or a state of ease. It’s common that most mental health disorders (and general feelings of dis-ease) begin in the gut, which is where treatment typically begins. Treatment focuses on using the wisdom and science of functional nutrition and integrative medicine. Psycholofit offers a holistic approach to identify areas of need that will assist you in living a life full of health, happiness and abundance. More often than not, all it truly takes to heal is a shift in mindset or a shift in perspective.

Play, with neither a plan or purpose, is the best precondition -- Marie-Louise von Franz. Everyone has a story and sometimes we become stuck in our story because we want to move in a direction that may be different than what is expected. Being stuck may manifest with symptoms of anxiety, depression or other disorders. My approach is to encounter these symptoms with curiosity rather than judgment. The role of therapy is to provide understanding and an empathetic ear with a belief that the activity of therapy will provide insight and healing.

My hope is that my clients find therapy to be a safe space where they feel heard. In our therapy sessions I will use a combination of CBT and a psychodynamic approach to meet your needs. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression and trauma and will work with you to enhance your coping and empower you to explore unresolved issues in your life. Working collaboratively with my clients to reach their emotional goals is what I enjoy most about being a therapist. I believe we can all take steps toward prioritizing our wellness and mental health and coming to therapy is a great first step.

We all live in a world of stories... The meaning we attach to these stories become a template of how we feel about ourselves. The emotional outcome of this thinking can be depression, anxiety and at other times, happiness. What is the meaning of these stories? I believe facts bring us to knowledge, but stories lead us to wisdom. Therapy is a creative and supportive process of getting to know your true self, of re-authoring the old story and writing a new one. Discover who you are... apart from the problem, and find a unexpected path to build inner strength and resources. We all have within us access to a greater wisdom, but we may not know this until we speak out loud. In a place that feels safe enough for us to talk about what is really going on in our lives without fear of being judged, abandoned, or criticized. I bring to therapy a combination of insight, intuition, emotional support and guidance. Therapy can be done through visual storytelling (Art Therapy), writing, and talking with a therapist. Someone who attends to you with acceptance, support and genuine curiosity, exploring how you make sense of your world.

At Boulevard Therapy, we believe that life is a journey, and that we often benefit sharing our journey with someone who can help us to navigate life's unexpected or unfamiliar territories. Often the journey can become more difficult when we are overwhelmed with life's stress and challenges, leaving us feeling immobilized, out of control, confused, and/or in despair. Sometimes another perspective is beneficial as we navigate these paths.

Life's journey can be intense and difficult at times. Painful experiences can throw us into a downward spiral of sufferance. Being able to process our struggles allow us to turn them into catalysts for a meaningful life. I offer a space of sincere empathy and emotional safety to explore, learn and grow from discomfort and unease. Through my clinical training I have learned different modalities that allow me to connect with the deepest available information from my clients, and from there I use my knowledge and experience to empower them to find their own truth.

I am a direct and pragmatic person with a warm and empathetic demeanor. With over a decade of experience, I am adept at identifying the underlying causes of ongoing distress and dysfunction. My goal in working with clients is to help them develop understanding and insight about the origins of their problems so that they can utilize and enhance their current strengths to bring about growth and healing. In addition, I am actively involved with various research communities to remain current with the newest and most effective treatment modalities.

Starting therapy can be both exciting and relieving, as well as initially daunting. Many people avoid therapy for fear of judgement, not thinking their issues are "that bad", or are afraid of facing themselves. When there's avoidance or lack of help, these problems tend to keep getting worse. I believe that therapy is all about creating a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental space where we can work together to help you shift your mindset, make better choices, and improve aspects of your life that may not be working. My approach is all about working as a team to help you reach your personal goals.

No matter how dark things appear right now or how great the pain, I believe there is hope. Life can throw some crazy curve balls. I know how earth-shattering crisis can be. You may feel too weary to deal with what is happening (or may be tired of always having to be so strong), but sometimes transformation can happen just by holding on. I would like to be the person who supports you in hanging on, even if the rope seems to be slipping through your fingers. So if you feel like giving up, give me a call instead.

When considering our experiences in the human tribe, the process of discovering or rediscovering our truest self can be a journey laden with challenges and difficulty. However, it is often when we believe that we have attempted everything we can or know how to do to make difficult transformations, to cease our suffering, and to change unhelpful patterns, that we may find ourselves poised for growth and evolution.

Are you suffering from anxiety and depression, or having symptoms such as insomnia or a change in appetite, have feelings that something is not quite right but feel stuck as how to change. We are often unconsciously drawn to familiar situations we learned in childhood. Events and relationships in the earlier parts of our lives have affected us, and draw us into familiar situations where we repeat unhealthy choices, that are often not in our best interest.

I often explain that psychotherapy is like physical therapy for the brain. With a combination of a safe, nurturing environment and evidence-based methods, you can develop new “pathways” in your brain and process your thoughts and feelings to help you heal and grow. I will approach our work together with a genuine curiosity and seek to collaboratively explore the different parts of your story. Having lived in several different countries, I have great respect for and extensive experience working with people from various backgrounds.

Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. We treat a number of mental health disorders, including anxiety and depression, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples.

Parenting is a veritable obstacle course of questions, confusion and worry. For almost twenty years I have helped parents like you navigate these obstacles, and learn to better connect with their children. Therapy with me is like a gymnasium where we explore and wrestle with your inner conflicts and "stuck" feelings around parenting. We work as partners toward a greater understanding of yourself and your child.

Feeling discouraged, stuck, confused? You show the world one thing but you know that’s not who you really are? You feel frustrated in your relationships? You sense that there's more for you to have or do or be in your life? What I have found is that when you are able to heal from painful experiences, shift limiting beliefs and dysfunctional emotional reactions you can create richer, more authentic possibilities for your life. I offer you a warm, supportive environment to move into action towards your own personal MORE!

DO YOU STRUGGLE WITH ANXIETY AND ADJUSTMENT DIFFICULTIES? From stress at work to life challenges and more... You know something needs to change. I’ll help you create the life you deserve and have the relationships you truly want. Working through my own experience with anxiety, I've discovered unique ways to give you new perspectives on your issues. My treatment is more fun than conventional counseling too. Using humor and playfulness combined with spirituality, you'll clarify and transform any uncertainties into opportunities. You'll realize that healthy laughter makes dealing with difficult issues much easier.