LMFT

I help individuals process change - wanted or unwanted. Losses are important to recognize and acknowledge their importance. Some losses we experienced earlier this week, others happened to us while we were quite young. I'll educate to acknowledge the presence of emotions, monitor emotions, and the ability to listen to their important messages that will lead to growth and behavior that is beneficial! I've found I'm a great fit for the 20-something to 40-something man who isn't easily aware of his emotions and therefore may be experiencing shortcomings (or roadblocks) in his life. Clients who work in the Arts, Education, Finance, and Entrepreneurs find my style complimentary to their own strengths and perspectives.

Results focused therapy. I specialize in treating PTSD and Complex Trauma, anxiety disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, suicidal tendencies, grieving survivors of suicide, sleep problems, chronic pain, drug andor alcohol problems, and depression. I am committed to working with you to successfully resolve your problem using a wide range of rich therapeutic approaches. Well-known for my active and resourceful approach, I consider your time valuable, and avoid dwelling on nonessentials and aimless talking, focusing instead on developing actions and solutions drawing from a wide-variety of therapies, you can apply immediately. I am knowledgeable in (and teach) psychopharmacology and welcome the opportunities to work in collaboration with the prescribing doctor, especially when side-effects, "residual symptoms," or adherence are of concern. Significant others may be involved in the therapeutic process when appropriate.

I specialize in supporting women and their families struggling with major life changes and everyday stress. My clients come to me because they are looking for a therapist who embodies warmth, authenticity, and empathy, along with expertise in resilience-building and trauma recovery. Therapy should be a place where you feel grounded and optimistic. I can meet you where you are on your journey and provide the support you need to feel more centered, worry less, and think more clearly as you make decisions.

Do people tell you that you worry too much? Are you struggling with a difficult relationship? Do you have mornings when you just don't want to get out of bed? Or do you spend so much time caring for others that it feels impossible to find the time to take care of yourself? No matter what challenge you are facing, you are welcome here.

Are you tired of feeling stuck? Do you want to create some changes to make your life more interesting or more suitable to who you really are? Are you tired of struggling with food, your body, your intense emotions, andor the use of substances? Are you struggling with loss, abandonment, grief, or changes in relationships? Do you wish your relationships were more satisfying? Have you tried other types of treatment that didn't seem to gel with you? Together we'll look at your life through a symbolic lens and help you to connect the dots of your psyche. We'll utilize discussion andor art-making and dream analysis to better understand relationship difficulties, patterns, and behaviors. Our work will involve fostering awareness, insight, integration, and wholeness. My areas of specialty include disordered eating, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, depression, anxiety, body image, and addictions. I am aware of the great expense that therapy can be and I do offer affordable options to make therapy accessible. Please, email me to request a free consultation call!

My training (Yale University Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology; four-year postdoctoral Certificate in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy) is broad and varied. I currently practice individual therapy and group therapy, both online. My approach to working with you will depend in large part on what you are seeking. Some people benefit from brief treatment; others seek and benefit from a deeper and longer exploration. I believe the combination of individual and group therapy can be particularly beneficial for many people. People usually enter therapy with mixed emotions of hope and doubt. I try to provide a warm, responsive space conducive to authentic communication. My work is guided as much by my own years of personal therapy and psychoanalysis as by my formal education.

You may be feeling a great sense of disconnectedness, maybe from your partner, your body, or even yourself. You may have tried countless attempts to fix this sense of disconnection but find yourself caught in the same loop over and over again. Deeply, you know there needs to be change, but you may find yourself struggling with where to begin.  As your therapist, I will create a space that feels safe, welcoming, and authentic. My role is to help guide you through the processes of relational work. Whether that is your relationship to yourself or to your partner(s), my goal is to help establish authentic connections in all your relationships. Therapy is a place where you can show up fully as yourself, messy and imperfect, and know that that is enough. I employ a mixture of emotionally focused and narrative approaches, where we will focus on your story as well as the feelings behind it. I believe fully in the transformative power of pleasure and love. We deserve to be fully seen without judgment.  Together we can slow down the moments that feel like they may overtake you and make sense of the deeper meaning underneath. Moving you closer to the type of relationships that you deserve.

After struggling with anxiety or depression for long enough, you may start to feel stuck. Anxiety and depression can make us think and act in ways that ironically leave us feeling even more anxious and depressed, creating a kind of "vicious cycle." Fortunately, advances in evidence-based therapies have given rise to interventions that can reliably interrupt this cycle, so you can stop struggling and start living. I work with my clients using cognitive-behavioral and humanistic approaches, and incorporate mindfulness-based interventions to decrease the impact of challenging thoughts and emotions, while simultaneously increasing engagement with who and what matters most. Your values and goals will guide our work together every step of the way.

Throughout the journey of a woman’s life there are many emotional shifts and challenges. Are you going through a difficult life event and feeling like it would help to have more support? Are you looking to learn ways to increase your emotional wellness, resolve conflicts, and feel more secure in your relationship with yourself and others? I offer a supportive space that incorporates mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, counseling, and art therapy. Each of these modalities provide a way of integrating the mindbody connection and working through emotions, thought patterns, and experiences. I work from a strength based wellness perspective and my approach is collaborative. Find support to transform your life story into a journey of personal growth. Offering support for emotional wellness… Learn ways to feel more like yourself… Connect in a space that is supportive and nurturing.

My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. I combine evidence-based techniques like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) with a person-centered, trauma-informed perspective to create a safe, nonjudgmental space. Together, we’ll explore your story, build emotional resilience, and develop practical tools to support your healing and growth—always honoring your pace and personal journey.

A good therapist is empathic, caring and pragmatic, listening to your needs and focusing quickly on finding solutions to your problems. With over 20 of experience, I have helped hundreds of clients with depression, anxiety, marital and family issues, alcohol and drug abuse, and career and life transitions, as well as other challenges. From the moment you walk in to my office, you will feel supported as we work together as partners to develop a realistic plan that is tailored to your specific concerns and will enable you to move forward with your life. Establishing a safe, non-judgmental rapport with my clients is the cornerstone of my approach. You want to feel better--happier, more energetic, more capable of handling your responsibilities and achieving your goals. Each time we meet, we review how well our plan is working for you and discuss how we can modify it to bring faster results. The benefits of working with me as your therapist include: feeling understood and validated, improvement in your relationships with your partner and family members, better mood balance and anger management, relief of anxiety and stress, superior job performance, decrease in substance abuse, and a greater sense of overall well being. I am confident I can help you improve your life. Please contact me to schedule an appointment.