I have worked in the field of psychotherapy and mental health for 34 years. I have a master's degree and have completed psychoanalytic institute training. I have worked in psychiatric hospitals, nursing homes, hospice settings, group practices and schools.
I bring 32 years of experience to the field of psychotherapy in my practice and prefer to work with a solution focused approach. Whether the problems are communication in a relationship or within the family unit I form a safe partnership and empower each member to speak their truth in order to promote a solid understanding of one another and themselves. I assist and encourage the client to look at maladaptive beliefs and thoughts; they might have that may interfere with their pursuits of happiness and harmony in life. Understanding oneself, is the key to changing behaviors. I also have years of experience helping clients process feelings around grief, loss and trauma.
In the first session it is important to get background information and find out exactly what the client feels the problem or problems are. I will need to ask a few questions to start and then I begin the session work.
