Hello! I am a clinical psychologist and have been in private practice since 1988. I am a "seasoned" therapist and have worked with a wide range of people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, life changes, aging, women's health issues, gender and sexual identity issues, LGBTQ, and disabilities (I am fluent in American Sign Language). My style is an interactive one, where we work together to achieve your goals. I have many tools in my toolbox to help you better improve communication skills, confidence building skills, reduce stressful triggers of anxiety, depression and trauma. Two particular areas of expertise I am interested at this time are women's menopausal issues and people with hearing loss.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, you will have an opportunity to "interview" me and see if we are a good fit. I will explain my philosophy in working with you and identify what you hope to accomplish in therapy. I like to think of myself as being "eclectic" as I draw from multiple theories and frameworks i.e. emdr, psychodynamic and transactional analysis (TA). I tailor our work together based on your issues. Please contact me first here so I can give you my times of availability - I will send you a "booking link" that you will need to book it immediately after we communicate. I am not able to hold onto a slot indefinitely. I look forward to meeting you:)
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My years of experience in a wide range of environments underlie my passion in helping people recognize and becoming comfortable with their differences and challenges. I believe that we all have differences and as such while the path may be unique, the journey towards wholeness and happiness is the same for all of us.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I love working with people from all walks of life! I have forty years of experience working with people from all walks of life - I have specialized in working with women's issues, survivors of trauma and abuse, gender and sexual identity issues as well as those with those who have hearing loss - from young to old, able bodied to people with disabilities all addressing life's changes and challenges.
Humanistic
My orientation is a "YOU" centered one, where I may use any number of techniques including EMDR for trauma, Transactional Analysis for understanding your communication style, assertiveness training, and movement therapy to further the mind body connection. My goal is to help you achieve balance in your life.My orientation is a "YOU" centered one, where I may use any number of techniques including EMDR for trauma, Transactional Analysis for understanding your communication style, assertiveness training, and movement therapy to further the mind body connection. My goal is to help you achieve balance in your life.
Existential
I utilize clinical philosophy techniques which is a blending of psychology, philosophy and education in the self growth process
Trauma Informed Care
I am a "seasoned therapist", specializing in trauma work with those who have experienced physical, sexual or emotional abuse.