LP, 30 years of experience
I most effectively treat persons who have one or more of the following symptoms, and/or issues: depression; anxiety; marital, family, or other relationship problems. I also have expertise in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and geriatric mental health issues, including end of life issues. I help persons who are functioning relatively well, but want to increase ability to establish and attain goals; and increase their capacity for happiness and fulfillment in life. I specialize in empowering individuals in their quest for more satisfying romantic, social, and work relationships. I use an integrated approach including cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic effective evidenced based techniques, including motivational enhancement, interpersonal effectiveness skills, anger management, conflict resolution, mindfulness, and the creative management of interpersonal anxiety and stress. I have been in private practice for over 20 years and have worked with individuals, couples, families and groups from many diverse cultures. Se habla Espanol,
Clarity about their situation and a treatment plan moving forward.
Effective communication methods, conflict resolution, constructive use of interpersonal anxiety, fear reduction. I have particular skill in relationship issues.
Adults 18 to 100, couples. Persons who want to increase their interpersonal effectiveness in their relationships with others.
Accepting current situation, quickly relieving stress and developing a committed plan to change what is possible and accept what you cannot change.
I use the most effective, evidenced base practices, developed over 25 years of practice. Culturally sensitive