I have been a therapist for over 36 years. My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented. I believe that meaningful change occurs when clients feel safe, heard, and understood. I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where individuals and couples can openly explore their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences.
I work with clients to identify the patterns, beliefs, and relationship dynamics that may be contributing to distress. Together, we develop practical strategies to help reduce symptoms, strengthen coping skills, improve communication, and foster healthier relationships. I tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs, drawing from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, and elements of Gottman Method Couples Therapy for relationship work.
During our initial session, we will discuss the challenges you are facing, your personal and relationship history, and what you hope to achieve through therapy. I will ask questions about your emotional well-being, current stressors, important life experiences, and strengths. This helps me gain a clear understanding of your needs and allows us to begin developing a treatment plan tailored specifically to you.
Together, we'll identify your goals for therapy, whether that involves improving communication in your relationship, managing anxiety or depression, healing from trauma, rebuilding trust, navigating grief, or adjusting to a major life transition. You can expect to leave the first session with a better understanding of how therapy can help, a sense of direction, and initial strategies or insights to begin moving forward.
My aim is for clients to feel heard, respected, and hopeful after our first meeting, knowing they have a trusted partner to support them in creating meaningful and lasting change.
