I am a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in private practice. I specialize in people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship problems. I strive to be warm and empathic and provide a space where people can work through past painful experiences and develop stronger coping skills and healthier patterns of relating to others.
I have a psychodynamic approach that seeks to explore how past relationships effect present behaviors and feelings. I seek to facilitate change and growth by providing a therapeutic relationship that is both supportive and challenging. I seek to analyze and change maladaptive behaviors, thoughts, and feelings by discovering their roots in past and present relationships. I also help to identify sources of hope and meaning that help cope with stressful circumstances.
I believe psychotherapy can not only bring relief from acute suffering but also help people understand the more deeply rooted patterns in life that may be outside of awareness that may be responsible for struggling in relationships and feeling unhappy. Psychotherapy can provide a corrective emotional experience from past painful or traumatic experiences and bring about a greater sense of emotional freedom, self-esteem, and more satisfying relationships.
