I have a master's degree in clinical social work and have been practicing for over 30 years. I tailor my methods to the individual's comfort level and desires and enjoy working with both individuals and couples/families. My experience and knowledge involve the treatment of mood disorders, relationship conflicts and communication issues, thus enabling others to move into cooperation with a sense of empowerment.
I believe treatment satisfaction occurs when a person increases self-awareness and also learns new skills. Success comes when the individual is able to release blocked emotion while opening up to new ideas and perspectives. I focus on integrating thoughts, emotions, and behaviors into every session. I am very active in my approach.
Creating rapport and safety between myself and my clients is extremely important. I encourage clients to maintain honesty with themselves and others and to feel free to give me feedback on how sessions are going. I will sometimes suggest ways for clients to try on new behaviors between sessions to maintain continuity with any new understanding or perceptions.
