About

I am a psychologist with over thirty years experience treating childhood disorders. My experience has been that early childhood therapy and parent-training are most effective, and emotional healing occurs most readily, when parent and child are seen together. Focus during, and between sessions, often involves teaching of play skills and modeling of effective limit setting. For older children, self modulation of behavior is a primary objective. Utilizing these techniques, I have successfully treated anxiety problems (such as selective mutism), depressive symptoms, and developmental disorders (such as Aspergers Syndrome). While much of my work is with children, I also provide psychotherapy for the aging population. As individuals mature, unresolved feelings about family and self often become focal points for anxiety and mood disorders . This is the case if traumatic events have caused unrecognized stress and is especially of concern during this period of pandemic illness. The combination of my work with the early childhood and maturing populations provides a unique insight into human behavior and feelings across the age spectrum. Additionally, the personal experiences of my lifetime enables me to bring empathetic healing to young and aging clients experiencing many different emotional concerns.