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I strive to treat each person with
understanding and respect, to provide a safe place for them to
explore their feelings, behaviors, and their current and past
experiences. I believe each of us wants to feel heard and understood
for who we truly are. We are all capable of deciding what is best
for us, of knowing what we need, if we listen carefully to our inner
voice and trust our feelings to lead the way.
I am psychodynamicly trained meaning
that I believe that our past experiences affect the way we feel,
think and behave today. In addition to talking about current
problems, patients will often explore past experiences and their
effect on the present. However, I do not believe that “one size fits
all” when it comes to therapy. My many years of experience have
taught me that people have different needs. Some people come to
therapy ready to explore their past, others need to make a decision
about a current problem, others need to learn ways to cope with
symptoms that are interfering with their ability to function. I try
to meet each person where he/she is and decide together what the
goals of therapy will be.
I am an experienced therapist who is
committed to helping each person understand him/herself better and
grow as a person. I have been in private practice for twenty-nine
years. As a psychologist, I provide individual psychotherapy for
adults with problems of depression, anxiety,
relationship issues, eating disorders, panic disorders, present or
past trauma, family problems, infertility issues, parenting
problems, issues of mid-life, and stress. I do not treat people who
have addictions to drugs or alcohol. I have worked with many people
who are in recovery from addictions and seek therapy to help them resolve emotional
issues.
I also work with couples to help them
resolve their relationship/marital problems.
When working with couples, I use Imago Relationship Therapy developed
by Harville Hendrix, PhD and his wife, Helen LaKelly Hunt, PhD. I
have found this approach to be most respectful of each person’s
point of view and best at helping couples understand the underlying
dynamics of their relationship. Please see the
Couples Therapy page for
more information.
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