THERAPY

THERAPY IS A DEEPLY PERSONAL PROCESS. It involves working with a trained professional to uncover and explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a safe, nonjudgmental space. Therapy is a place to open up and feel heard and understood so as to identify, explore, and address issues or problems. Whether struggling with a specific challenge or seeking deeper understanding, therapy helps you gain insight about yourself and your life. It helps you learn, grow, change, and heal. THERAPY . . .

  • FOCUSES ON THOUGHTS, FEELINGS, AND BEHAVIORS - to help you understand how they work together

  • LOOKS TO THE PAST TO INFORM THE PRESENT - by uncovering root causes of distress and unhappiness

  • REVEALS THE PATTERNS AT WORK IN YOUR LIFE - so you can make better choices

  • HELPS YOU COPE, FEEL BETTER, GROW, AND MOVE FORWARD - using evidence-based approaches

THERAPY SESSIONS ARE UNIQUE. The relationship between therapist and client is central to the process. When you feel safe and understood, you can explore things on a deeper level. Greater self-awareness and understanding can improve every part of your life. It can help you get unstuck, change your patterns, and work through difficult situations.

THERAPY ADDRESSES MANY DIFFERENT ISSUES. Some people seek therapy for help with a specific problem. Others seek greater clarity about thoughts, feelings and behaviors, or want to explore long standing patterns that have held them back. I help my clients gain insight, understand their heartfelt wants and needs, and solve their problems in new and effective ways. I treat individuals, couples, and families for the following:

ANXIETY DISORDERS

  • Generalized Anxiety

  • Social Anxiety

  • Panic Disorder

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

MOOD DISORDERS & ADHD

  • Depression

  • Bipolar Disorders

  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

TRAUMA & PTSD

  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Dissociative Disorders

  • Emotional, Physical & Sexual Abuse

  • Childhood Sexual Abuse

ADDICTIONS

  • Alcohol & Substance Abuse

  • Addictive Behaviors

  • Eating Disorders & Body Image Issues

  • Relapse Prevention

GRIEF, LOSS, & CHANGE

  • Loss & Bereavement

  • Life Changes & Transitions

  • Chronic Illness & Aging

STRESS & ANGER MANAGEMENT

  • Stress Management

  • Anger Management

  • Burnout

RELATIONSHIPS

  • Communication

  • Assertiveness & Boundaries

  • Conflict Resolution

  • Dealing with Difficult People

MARRIAGE & FAMILY

  • Relationship Dissatisfaction

  • Infidelity & Betrayal

  • Separation, Divorce & Coparenting

  • Family Conflict & Estrangement

PERSONALITY ISSUES

  • Self-Esteem

  • Codependency

  • Highly Sensitive Person

  • Personality Disorders

WOMEN’S ISSUES

  • Infertility & Pregnancy Loss

  • Postpartum Anxiety & Depression

  • Mommy Overwhelm

  • Menopause

YOU DON’T HAVE TO GO TO THERAPY. You can listen to a podcast or read a self-help book to gain insight into yourself or your struggles. But lasting change happens when insight becomes deeply personal. Therapy helps you understand yourself by discovering the patterns that shape your life. As those patterns become clear, you’ll gain a fresh perspective, and discover new possibilities and better ways of relating. You’ll feel more in control, and be more able to navigate life’s challenges. You will also be able to uncover what you truly want. You can turn the page, begin a new chapter, and create a life that is more fully your own.

BUT . . . YOU ARE NOT QUITE WHERE YOU WANT TO BE. There is a space between the life you’re living now and the life you know is possible.

We can collapse that space.

We can begin today.

LET’S WORK TOGETHER TO REWRITE YOUR STORY AND TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE!