My approach in therapy is collaborative, supportive, and goal oriented.

I utilize patient-centered care, a compassion-focused approach to individualize your treatment with the ultimate goal and outcome of reducing your symptoms and managing them to ensure that you regain your functionality. Individualize each and every client's treatment plan to achieve the goals.

Therapy is a special place to explore who you truly are and what makes you happy. If you are not feeling fulfilled, it is time to do something about that! Life is short, and the capacity to look at how you deal with situations can require a special kind of honesty to make real change. I would like to help you achieve that goal. With over 20+ years as a therapist, I have helped clients work through a wide variety of issues - depression, anxiety, and marital and family problems. I would love to opportunity to work with you and help you make these important changes. I specialize in CBT and mindfulness to address depression, anxiety, and stress and have written an 8-week program that can help you make major changes in your life and how you react to situations. I have recently expanded my practice in the Morristown area, and I'm currently accepting new patients. I have been a psychotherapist for over 20+ years and have experience in a wide range of issues. Our work together will focus on your current life issues as we move towards a deeper understanding of what causes these reactions. As a result, you will be able to make different choices in your life.

In therapy with me, you will be welcome, just as you are, as we work together to understand your unique circumstances. We'll look closely at what causes you pain, how you can have a new experience of yourself, and what is possible in your life. You may be coming to therapy because you are suffering, you feel stuck, or you simply want to know yourself better. Here's what you can expect from me: I will listen to you with my whole self. I will challenge your assumptions. I will try to see into some of your blind spots. And I will do my best to help you have a fresh and surprising encounter with yourself, one that you can draw upon long after you leave the session. Therapy can help enormously if there is a good match between the therapist and the client. I invite you to contact me to see if we would work well together.

Thank you for reading my profile. I am a licensed professional counselor with over 35 years of experience. I graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1984 with my bachelor's degree, and from Tufts University in 1987 with my master's degree in Counseling Psychology. I see myself as a therapist who guides clients through the difficult journeys we have all struggled with in life. I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment in which we can develop a constructive therapeutic relationship to address your goals. I can assist with gaining skills such as communication skills, assertiveness skills, listening skills, and relationship skills. I hope to empower trauma survivors to live healthier lives. I assist women and men with relationship issues, divorce, break-ups, infidelity, grieving losses, and understanding the dynamics that lead us to the decisions we make, We will evaluate thinking patterns that create on-going dysfunctional patterns and ways to change those patterns. I hope you will allow me to assist you on a healthier journey.

Hello, welcome to my page. Please feel free to reach out to discuss how I can be most helpful to you. Free 15 minute phone consultations are available.

With years of experience living in diverse environments, I bring a deep cultural sensitivity to my work. As a bilingual therapist in English and Mandarin, I strive to create a safe, compassionate space where you can openly share your story, knowing that I will listen with care and without judgment. My goal is to see and learn about your unique experiences and support you in finding the healing and growth you deserve. My therapeutic approach is integrative and tailored to meet your needs.

I specialize in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and life transitions, offering a compassionate and personalized approach to therapy. By integrating CBT and psychodynamic therapies, I tailor our sessions to meet your unique needs. I also incorporate motivational interviewing, mindfulness practices, and psychoeducation to enrich our work together. Whether you're dealing with low motivation, self-esteem issues, people-pleasing behaviors, an overactive mind, or communication challenges, I am here to help you find the path that works best for you. In our sessions, we'll work together to identify and transform unhelpful thinking patterns, paving the way for new perspectives and behaviors that break free from destructive cycles. By understanding the roots of these patterns, you'll cultivate self-compassion and achieve lasting change. My goal is to create a warm and safe environment where growth and healing can flourish. I am committed to supporting you every step of the way as you share your story and navigate your challenges. Together, we'll work towards the changes you desire, empowering you to move forward with confidence and clarity.

I have been a creative arts somatic psychotherapist since 1982. I was trained and also completed certification in Rubenfeld Synergy wity Ilana Rubenfeld Hakomi Mindfulness based Somatic Psychotherapy with Ron Kurtz and Pat Ogden and faculty. Somatic Experiencing with Peter Levine phd. Family Constellations with Bert Hellinger Pre and peri natal Birth processing with Ray Castellino and Myrna Martin Jungian Professional Enrichment with Don Kalshed Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapy with Michael Shea. Modern Group Analysis with Dr. Louis Ormont. And Recovery PiT training with Pia Melody. I am also in recovery for co- dependency and I presently specialize in the integration of the spiritual realms with kinesthetic awareness. I assist my clients in finding a secure attachment with their essence of BEING and developing ongoing emotional resilience while on the path of LOVE and embodiment.

*Currently accepting new clients* Are you ready for a lasting change in your life? I am here to help you overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, anger management, low self-esteem, and negative attitudes. If you find it hard to maintain healthy relationships or are struggling to move past trauma and adjust to life transitions, you don't have to face it alone. Together, we can work towards achieving your therapy goals. Let's embark on this journey to a healthier, happier you, where you can embrace positive change. With my extensive clinical experience, I can help you overcome emotional and behavioral challenges by providing strategies tailored to your unique needs. My expertise in gold-standard therapies, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), ensures that you acquire essential coping skills for lasting success. I am here to help you bridge the gap between your current situation and your desired future. I assist families in moving from discord to harmony. My support extends to children, teens, and adults in finding emotional balance, enhancing relationships, and embracing purpose and inner peace.

Life often presents individuals with circumstances that are difficult to navigate. I will work with you to address challenges and overcome obstacles towards fulfilling your potential. We will explore your patterns of behavior, their origins, and usefulness or counter productiveness to facilitate your achieving healthy and effective approaches. Focusing on your feelings and perceptions and how they affect your behavior, you will develop effective skills for achieving success.

My approach to helping clients is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space where people can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Depending on the client’s needs, I may use various therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at and deal with unhelpful thought patterns, or person-centered therapy, to encourage self-acceptance and growth. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship, empowering clients to set goals, and developing helpful coping strategies. I will listen closely to your concerns and issues, ask insightful questions, and offer suggestions and guidance. My goal is to help you gain clarity and confidence, process difficult experiences, and help you feel that you are driving the train, and ultimately feel a sense of well-being and confidence.