"For beautiful eyes look for the good in others, for beautiful lips speak only words of kindness, and for poise walk with the knowledge that you are never alone." - Audrey Hepburn (actress)

 

Starting the process of individual counseling with a therapist can be both empowering and frightening. I am very aware of the feelings that may be brought to the first few sessions. For this reason, it is the client who sets the pace initially. 

My approach is solution focused and proactive. Working as a team, we try to gain biographical insight and confront obstacles to change and develop skills, which will lead to confident decision making and lasting solutions. My work is characterized by intuition, compassion, optimism and collaboration. I try to be straightforward without being harsh, and encouraging without any pressure. I am approachable. I'd rather joke with people than judge them and, though I love to talk, I find listening as powerful. 

I work with individuals undergoing various personal challenges such as dating and relationship dilemmas, infidelity, break ups or divorce, parenting, career issues, sexual concerns, quarter and mid-life crisis, addictions, family problems, step and blended families, depression, anxiety and stress management, and so much more. 

My clients emerge from our counseling sessions feeling feel stronger,empowered, and self-aware. This ultimately enhances their ability to connect on a more intimate level in all interpersonal relationships. 

I primarily use techniques adapted from cognitive behavioral theory and family systems theory. These disciplines combined together create a powerful lens through which we can understand our inner lives with more clarity and improve our relationships with others.