I work with bright people who are struggling with complicated problems and situations. Their concerns include relationships with difficult parents, life transitions, relationship challenges, depression, and questions of identity and purpose. My approach is warm and collaborative, and I use each client's feedback to determine how I can be most helpful. In each session, I follow the client's lead to determine what is most important to discuss, how much input to provide, and what interventions will be most effective. My guiding values are respect, appreciation of difference, and care without judgment.
We all have thoughts and feelings that we are not directly aware of, but that have a big influence on the ways we see the world and live our lives. I help clients identify and explore these deeper thoughts and feelings, and look at how they relate to long-standing behavior patterns. Self-understanding makes profound and lasting change possible.
I commend you for having the courage to seek therapy, and for recognizing the importance of addressing your emotional needs. I would be glad to tell you how I might help you work through your specific difficulties, and to answer questions about how I practice therapy. Please contact me if you think I might be the right therapist for you.