My overall style is one of warmth, caring and genuineness. I am a hopeful person and I believe, no matter how painful one's life feels, we can learn how to make things better. I also believe that humor can be very healing and that sometimes we need to be able to laugh at ourselves in a gentle, compassionate way.
I like to have a collaborative relationship where we work together to explore issues and find solutions. In that process, I use many different techniques, including relational therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - a way of dealing with traumatic experiences), reality therapy and others. No one style fits everyone, so I try to tailor my techniques to a person's needs.
Some (but not all) of the issues I work with include:
- Trauma
- Relationship Conflicts (including married, unmarried, and LBGT)
- Pre-Marital Counseling
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Chemical Dependency and Codependency
- Issues around food & eating
- Grief and Loss (including grief over loss of pets)
If you have any questions about me and the work that I do, please do not hesitate to call me. If I am not the right therapist for you, I will do my best to refer you to other therapists who may be a better fit for your needs.