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I have a strong belief in the potential for growth in each individual. My goal is to nurture the patient’s sense of authenticity and peace at each of life’s stages. I aim to promote honest communication with the self and with others. I believe that reflection on past events and emotions shines a light on present life and helps people to life fully in the present.
My practice aims to understand and change situations in life. I emphasize reframing patterns of communication between individuals and within families and couples. An increase in understanding of one’s emotional environment promotes a full life and a realistic life style. Learning to live in the real world rather than the fantasized or idealized world leads to happy and peaceful living. My goal is to help individuals stop putting energy into wasteful pursuits and focus on maximizing living. |
My approach is unique because I recognize and honor the differences in each individual. I work with my patients to understand their issues and individual patterns of healthy and unhealthy behavior. This prepares the firmest launching pad to develop a balanced viewpoint on life and move forward to maximize potential. I believe that there is not one specific path but several paths that merge to create a life full of purpose and peace.
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Psychotherapy for Children
Psychotherapy refers to a variety of techniques and methods used to help children who are experiencing difficulties with their emotions or behavior. Although there are different types of psychotherapy, each relies on communications as the basic tool for bringing about change in a person’s feelings and behaviors …more info |
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Psychotherapy for Adolescents / Teenagers
Therapeutic work with adolescents is often seen as more challenging, difficult, and less fulfilling than work with adults or younger children. Most therapists view working with adolescents and their families as blood sport”. In part, this adversarial view of working with adolescents may be due to the cultural view of adolescence as a tumultuous time of raging hormones and rejection of adult values …more info |
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Psychotherapy for Individual Adults
People come to therapy when they are suffering and at a loss as to what to do to relieve their pain. Despite best efforts, you may find yourself stuck in place, repeating patterns or relationships that don’t serve you well. Symptoms that limit your ability to function, sabotage your relationships, or hinder joy are signals that something is amiss …more info |
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Family Psychotherapy
Parenting can be complicated and is frequently a difficult job. Children differ tremendously yet are alike in many ways. The differ emotionally and in their temperament based on their place in the family, their biology, as well as the culture and the experiences in which they are raised. Children adapt and grow in response to their environment regardless of their biological or genetic attributes … more info |
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Psychotherapy for Couples
The committed or marriage relationship is easy to romanticize. Hopes and expectations for marriage are often very high. Disappointment in our self or our partner is common. Partner relationships are very complex. Each person brings to the relationship the experiences, feelings and assumptions of the past. Thus the partner relationship can disappoint and hurt deeply — as well as delight, heal, and serve as a basis for growth … more info |
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Child Custody Evaluation
If you and your ex-spouse find that you cannot agree on a custody and visitation plan, even after mediation and other settlement efforts, you might be ordered to participate in a child custody evaluation. Briefly, a child custody evaluation is a process in which a mental health expert, usually a psychologist, evaluates your family and makes a recommendation to the court for a custody / visitation or parenting plan that is in your child’s best interests … more info |
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Evaluation
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may occur soon after a major trauma, or it can be delayed for more than 6 months after the event. When it occurs soon after the trauma, it usually gets better after 3 months. However, some people have a longer-term form of PTSD, which can last for many years … more info |
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Asperger’s Syndrome Evaluation Asperger syndrome or Asperger’s syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder that is characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. It differs from other autism spectrum disorders by its relative preservation of linguistic and cognitive development. Although not required for diagnosis, physical clumsiness and atypical use of language are frequently reported … more info |
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Attention Deficit Disorder Test & Diagnosis ADD/ADHA Diagnosis for ADD/ADHD is a powerful step toward relief from its symptoms—and the process toward getting this diagnosis doesn’t have to be confusing. There are a variety of health care professionals whose jobs are to help you diagnose and treat ADD/ADHD, and steps you can take to get started on your own. Whether you are seeking a diagnosis for yourself or your child, educating yourself about the evaluation for ADD/ADHD—from the many specialists available to what a diagnosis really means—can help you feel more confident about your role in the diagnostic process. And most importantly, obtaining and understanding a proper diagnosis of ADD/ADHD can get you on the path toward help and treatment …more info |