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Psychotherapy

Each person I see teaches me something new: what it means for each of us to be uniquely wired, impacted by our social surroundings, and striving for a full life and satisfying relationships, while grappling with our underlying vulnerabilities.

Adolescent Therapy

Child Therapy

I see children with social, emotional, and school challenges, including children with anxiety, depression, learning disorders, difficulty connecting with peers, parents and other adults, regulating emotions, and, these days, screen time. When I get a request to work with a child, I meet with the parents to obtain a developmental history of the child, as well as a family history. I then have a session or two with the child and then one with the whole family to understand the various
relationships within the family and appreciate if family sessions are a viable option. With parent permission, I often speak with teachers, learning specialists, and medical personnel. Then, I offer and treatment recommendations with parents, listening to their concerns and questions while honoring their knowledge of their child. Treatment directions may include individual therapy for the child, parent guidance sessions, and/or family sessions. Referrals to learning specialists, occupationalor language therapists may be recommended.

I see adolescents faced with problems of anxiety, depression, loneliness, addicted to screens and video games, academic and learning difficulties, gender/sexuality questions, eating disorders, and relationship struggles. With adolescents, I often meet with parents first, although with an older adolescent, I will meet with the teen first, letting them know I will meet with their parents at least once. Forging a rapport with the adolescent is key. Throughout the work, I want to hear the teen’s
perspective about their life experiences. With the adolescent and the family’s permission, I will speak with school personnel and medical specialists who work with the teen. A treatment plan may include individual therapy with the teen, folding in parent meetings with the adolescent and/or without the adolescent as we go along. Other forms of treatments are sometimes recommended in collaboration with individual therapy, including group therapy, substance abuse treatment, and family therapy.

Adult Therapy

Some come to therapy at the urging of a parent, partner, or friend. Some are searching for new directions, having outrun the paths they set out on. Others are wanting to feel more alive in the face of habits that are keeping them from blossoming. Still others have been through a difficult time and need help sorting through their feelings before taking on more life. In whatever life brings, many
want help imagining a better future, clarifying their dreams, or understanding their emotions, social lives, cultural identity, gender and sexuality, and, of

course, relationships.


Although I use different techniques—including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and other approaches— I work primarily from a collaborative framework. I believe the best approach is personal. I strive to blend attentive, deep listening with psychological theory and practical, holistic thinking. Together, we would consider how bodies, minds, brains, environments, and an assortment of experiences, have knit together something of a mystery you are amidst. Because no one person’s
story flows in a predictable fashion, I endeavor with each client to find fresh perspectives and strategies that make sense in order to expand on the ones that are already working.

Couples & Family Therapy

There are times in the course of any relationship when we realize our best efforts to understand our loved ones have failed. I work with partners—whether romantic partners, parent-child dynamics, family members, or friendships, of any gender, sexual orientation, or cultural background—using a collaborative approach for envisioning new ways to connect, be intimate, and find pleasure. I also consult with people having trouble with work relationships or meeting the demands of their jobs and careers.

Group Therapy

Group therapy can be a helpful option for children who are having difficulty gaining the social skills they need for forming and sustaining friendships, for adolescents who might benefit from a separate and supportive peer group for feedback, and for adults looking to expand their sense of themselves and explore new ways of relating and interacting in social situations. Within a warm and supportive group of people, we can discover new ways of relating. Groups can offer powerful means for eliciting change or healing.

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