Human beings are delightfully resilient creatures. People may experience pain, yet be determined to work through and move beyond it. I feel privileged to witness such courage and determination in my clients. I will work collaboratively with you. The expert on you is you! I bring my training, experience, and knowledge of psychological principles and treatments as tools to help you meet your goals. Often a balanced approach is helpful, developing practical strategies as well as identifying underlying issues contributing to your present-day problems. Some clients prefer emphasizing one approach over another; I aim to be responsive to your needs.
If you have eating difficulties, you may have mixed feelings about seeking help. Most likely, you know that unhealthy habits related to food or placing undue importance on food is interfering with your life. I will work sensitively with you to help you gradually incorporate healthier eating habits into your life.
I believe faith and spirituality are rich resources that can be a vital part of healing. If you believe this plays an important role in the healing process for you, I will work with you to determine how to take fullest advantage of them.