I work with adults navigating trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem challenges, life transitions, and personal growth in all major diagnoses. Sessions begin with a check-in where you set the focus on what matters most that day. We follow your lead on paramount issues in thoughts, feelings, and behavior. I have a PhD in Clinical Psychology and have been a Licensed Psychologist for over 40 years,
I actively listen to learn who you are and your circumstances. Together we'll establish goals to map how you want to change aspects of your life. I provide tools from cognitive-behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, in a client-centered approach. I use direct, regular language with positive regard for your feelings and emotional boundaries. I want you to express yourself fully, saying what you want to say the way you want to say it. I welcome questions about therapy and will honestly share what I know and don't know about any issue you present.
I want you to set your goals and see them as attainable. We engage in therapy at a level you feel comfortable with, no pressure. With your direction known, I'll advise a plan to achieve your desired outcome. This plan is changeable if issues arise. I want you to stay focused on the good outcome you want in life. I want you to interview me as needed, with no pressure to decide if I'm the one you want to go on this journey with. I welcome all questions about me and therapy, and will honestly share what I feel, know, and don't know. Your comfort is paramount. The hard work is mostly over—you decided now is the time to make a change.
