I specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents, adults and their families covering a range of issues. I focus on working through and solving problems that are unique to each person's perspective. I feel it important to listen to each party's concerns and get to the root of the matter with assertive yet gentle guidance. My goal is to provide a safe emotional environment for children and adolescents dealing with complex issues so that they can express their concerns and develop ways of coping with their difficulties, successfully.

With almost 35 years working as a psychologist, I work with a variety of clients struggling with mental health and life issues. Many clients seek my help for anxiety, depression, serious and persistent mental illness and life transitions. My patients include children as young as 7, adolescents, adults and seniors in their 80's. Clients are often referred to me for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, relationship issues and sports-related performance concerns. I also have experience working with individuals and families where there are life-threatening health issues, infertility and pregnancy loss for both mothers and fathers.

Spring is here - it's time to take action. Aren't you tired of being miserable, depressed, sad, anxious, or just simply being unhappy with your life? Let this be your season to change and learn how to be happy and content and stop sabotaging your life. How about learning to do things differently so that you just don't keep creating the same dynamics. I am a down-to-earth, straight-forward psychologist. I am well versed in treating a wide variety of disorders and mental health issues and I am comfortable working with individuals from a variety of professions.

As an experienced and mature therapist, I value client privacy, confidentiality and respect. I attempt to be non-judgmental and prefer a more interactive, intellectual & therapeutic environment. I value honesty and integrity and ultimately encourage clients to expand their personal vision and awareness. I make suggestions, but don't tell people what to do. I place significant emphasis on the client's ability to make their own decisions, and take responsibility for them. I make referrals when appropriate and encourage assigned readings. I will suggest psychological testing when necessary.

After experiencing a devastating series of personal, relational, occupational, family, social and spiritual obstacles in my life, my self-talk was often times self-defeating. I was discontent, lacking purposeful meaningful contact with others and felt empty inside. Instead of accepting my reality and the changing interaction between the environment, others and myself - I was caught between staying the same or recognizing and embracing change. Whether you are in a time of transition or a time of pain, I believe that we all have the tools we need to walk toward a loving and meaningful life.

Life presents crises (big and small) when you least expect them, and most of us didn't get instructions! Yet I believe these times, when we're knocked off balance, can be some of the most fertile periods of a person's life. It is through these experiences that we can learn our limits, gain greater clarity, increase authenticity and connection, and live more in alignment with what's really important to us. Therapy can serve as your guide.

I provide therapeutic coaching. Clients seek life coaching to transition through a life-changing time; manage difficult circumstances; understand and improve relationships; engage in professional development; strengthen emotional intelligence; transform workplace conflicts; develop leadership skills, or explore other personal and professional growth opportunities. As a Jungian-oriented therapist/coach, I am motivated to help people identify and nurture their authentic selves.

Premier Sport Psychology provides mental skills training and psychological counseling to athletes & performers of all ages and levels. We also work with business professionals. We provide sport psychology services to Olympic, professional, collegiate, high school and amateur athletes. We work to improve performance, mental health and overall well-being. Premier Sport Psychologists are all former collegiate athletes and have specialized training in performance psychology.

As an experienced and mature therapist, I value client privacy, confidentiality and respect. I attempt to be non-judgmental and prefer a more interactive, intellectual & therapeutic environment. I value honesty and integrity and ultimately encourage clients to expand their personal vision and awareness. I make suggestions, but don't tell people what to do. I place significant emphasis on the client's ability to make their own decisions, and take responsibility for them. I make referrals when appropriate and encourage assigned readings. I will suggest psychological testing when necessary.

I specialize in the evaluation and evidence-based treatment of emotional disorders, including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Included in this general category are also the unhealthy strategies people develop to control their distress such as perfectionism, inflexibility, emotion avoidance, over-regulation of emotion, and excessive dependence on others. I have a special interest in working with graduate and undergraduate students, especially those having difficulty with anxiety or perfectionism.

I work alongside people who are navigating the ups and downs of life, seeking healing from loss as well as traumatic experiences, and finding freedom in the recovery of their mental health. I believe therapy can be one of many powerful tools that allows us to integrate with our authentic self, reclaim our story, connect in a new or meaningful way, and experience a life worth living.

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Are you having trouble sleeping, over-eating, or just plain overwhelmed during this difficult time? There is hope! I help healthcare workers and other busy professionals improve their ability to manage stress, anxiety, and health problems like obesity, insomnia, and diabetes. I use evidence-based techniques to help people just like you achieve better emotional and physical health in a way that is sensitive to each person's unique strengths, beliefs, and cultural background. My solution-oriented approach facilitates measurable progress toward health and wellness goals in a targeted and efficient manner.

I offer resources and counseling for substance use concerns including chemical dependency assessments, individual counseling, and assistance for friends and families dealing with the consequences of addiction. My services are available from initial assessment to recovery support following treatment. As an independent practitioner, I am able to provide options and referrals based solely on meeting your needs. I collaborate with you to find the best path forward - blending my expertise with your courage and desire to make changes in your life.

Therapy is an exploratory and learning process. If you feel stuck, frustrated, and wonder "Why can't I fix this?," you are not alone. "Fixing" implies brokenness. Perhaps, it is not about "fixing," but making changes to be more effective in life. My goal as a therapist is to bring compassion to you and foster a sense of empowerment. I believe in our ability to change and resiliency that we all share. This is your healing journey toward meaning. I am here to walk side by side with you. Thank you for taking the first step.

I am a Child Psychologist, not a "psychologist who works with children". My training, internship, fellowships, and my entire career has been focused on children, adolescents, and their families. My patients know that I respect them, their ideas, and their feelings, no matter how young they are, no matter how disaffected. I especially like working with children with ADHD and those on the Autism Spectrum. I focus on helping them see the strengths in their nonstandard ways of being in the world, on how to cope with the expectations of the "normal" world, and how to succeed.

I believe life's challenges are opportunities for us to grow as human beings. Whether you or a family member are struggling with an old problem that keeps coming back or facing an entirely new problem, there is hope. I use research based assessments and treatments to help you or your family member overcome these concerns and thrive in your life.

People who I see for individual therapy are usually facing turmoil either due to current stressors or past issues that keep surfacing and prevent them from moving forward in their lives. Often, people tell me that they feel "stuck" and need direction/guidance. By working with me they identify their inner strengths and capabilities; they feel confident in themselves to take on challenges that come their way. In therapy we identify things that should change because what they are doing currently is not working for them. We problem solve and discuss ways to make their present meaningful.

If you are ready to improve your life, then I am the one to lead you there. Having years of experience as both a client and a clinician, I am very familiar with the process of change and I am well equipped to make it happen. I've helped guide people through issues of simple depression all the way to complex PTSD. I have extensive experience dealing with criminality, all forms of abuse, addiction, and most mental disorders. My blend of psychodynamic education and life experience have suited me well in this field.

I have experience working with children and young adults with a variety of backgrounds and diagnoses, such as depression, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, autism, and more. I have also worked with parents, grandparents, and family members to help deal with challenges parenting as well any personal or relationship issues they might be facing. I am happy to work with clients of any age or background on whatever issues they might need help with. I am also fluent in Spanish, and am happy to work with clients that would prefer therapy in Spanish.

I love to work with women, men, and other adults of all ages who want to benefit from counseling. I also work with pre-teens/adolescents to help them develop into the people they want to become. (Spirituality can be incorporated into therapy as desired; individuals of all faith backgrounds welcome and people of no religious affiliation as well!) In addition to psychotherapy, I provide psychological testing and evaluation in a team methodology approach with my pre-licensed doctoral colleagues, Tai and Lydia. We assess ADHD, Cognitive and Memory, Behavior, Trauma, Personality, Functional Assessment, and other (ages 8+ for testing).