Personal Statement

REMOTE SESSIONS DURING CORONAVIRUS: PHONE OR ONLINE

WHAT STOPS YOU FROM HAVING THE LIFE YOU WANT? Do you want to feel good about yourself, enjoy your life, and have satisfying relationships with others? Do you want a safe place where you can just be yourself? Together we’ll look at what works, what doesn’t, and why it’s not working. We’ll also focus on how you can change things so your life does work for you.

YOU SET THE COURSE, AND I’LL HELP YOU GET THERE.

Your life's not working the way you'd like? Find out why and change it. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, gay/lesbian/bisexual issues, addictions (substances or behaviors), infidelity? These are some of the special areas where I can help. Wanting to stay together, but your marriage is rocky? Communication problems or behavior problems disrupting your relationships? Planning on divorcing and wanting it to be less stressful? I have taught, trained and supervised mental health professionals.

I see therapy as a process of self-discovery, problem solving, and skills development: a careful, supportive exploration of how you act, think, feel, and relate to others. It’s an opportunity to grow and develop new and more effective ways of interacting and communicating in your relationships. In therapy with me you may gain the awareness that comes from understanding, the freedom from changing outmoded habits and patterns of acting and reacting, the strength to tolerate life’s pains, and the capacity to tolerate its pleasures.

I see my role as an ally, guide, and navigator on your journey. I have made my own journey of self-exploration, and I can help you with yours. I can offer support and encouragement when the going is rough and share in your pleasures and joy in living. Together, we can identify and work through obstacles that block your confidence and your capacity to relate to others honestly, openly, and deeply, so you can feel more productive, effective, and joyful in everyday living.