I can help you find solutions to persistent problems like: panic attacks, not being able to say no, struggling with your children,, excessive worrying or unresolved grief & loss. I am committed to working with children & teens as well as adults. I am told that I am easy to talk to, warm, validating & practical. You are tired of banging up against the same wall, the same problem. Working with me is collaborative. WE work as a team. We focus on your strengths and needs. You are ready to put in the effort and take action to change.
I have 24 yrs experience working with challenging kids & supporting parents & adults in special education & mental health. Special interests are in: anxiety, special needs kids & families,coaching parents, eating disorders, chronic pain, grief & loss. I blend cognitive/behavioral, family systems & positive psychology with art & play therapy wherever appropriate.
My studio/office is in my home with two friendly cats on a quiet street with a separate side entrance. I teach you how to re think problems and express your feelings, using simple drawing exercises, storyboarding(like comics) and a long list of practical ways to help yourself.