My goal is to help people change in meaningful and lasting ways by helping them understand how their thoughts, feelings and actions relate to each other.  Being able to tap into each allows you to respond more flexibly and effectively to people and problems.  I'm sure you know people who react with their emotions before thinking about what they're doing or saying (leading to impulsivity).  Other people may not be able to access their feelings about a situation.  They react with what might be rational but which doesn’t take into account the emotional consequences of their decision.  Being caught in either can block the ability to see the bigger picture or to see other possibilities.  We all carry the wisdom to make decisions that are right for us, but sometimes get stuck using the same pattern to respond to every situation and fail to see alternative ways to responding.

You may know that what you’re doing isn’t working, but you don’t know what to do differently.  Being more conscious of the patterns you engage in can help to open up opportunities to make better choices.  Better choices move you closer to your goals and toward getting what you want out of your life, job and your relationships.

My style is a balance of active listening, collaboration, and gentle confrontation. I am direct in offering guidance, insight, and problem solving strategies while helping you reach your own conclusions.

There are several methods or approaches that I use, depending on what you want to accomplish in treatment.  I am adept at time-limited psychotherapy to help you resolve crisis situations and build stronger coping skills.  This can bring symptom relief for such common problems as sleep difficulties, depression, and anxiety.

I am also experienced in longer term, insight-oriented psychotherapy that may include uncovering trauma, anger, and fears from the past that affect the way you live and make decisions today.

Please note that I only treat adults.  If you need a therapist for a child, family, or couples counseling I'd be happy to provide you with referrals.