The hardest thing about starting therapy is finding a therapist you can trust to make it worthwhile.  Will therapy really help me? Can’t I just do this on my own?  Research findings show that, yes, most people can overcome depression or trauma or other stressors on their own without intervention.  But if you have been struggling with these feelings for months, research shows that psychotherapy really helps.  Don’t lose more precious hours of your life struggling unnecessarily. 

Healers have played an important role in all cultures throughout history.  A therapist offers something different than a friend or family member can – training in what to listen for, skill and experience with conceptualizing what to work on to make things better, knowledge that facilitates sound support and perspective you can trust. 

Everyone struggles at times in life.  Suffering is universal and unavoidable.  Challenging times can be scary and overwhelming, but they can also present an opportunity for growth and positive change if approached thoughtfully. I ascribe to the view that the things people do to avoid suffering and avoid facing difficulties are the very things that cause psychopathology.  The way out is through.

The goal of therapy is to empower people to live richer and more satisfying lives.  I work collaboratively with individual adults to help identify and solve problems that get in the way of achieving life aspirations.  My style as a psychologist is compassionate, collaborative and interactive in sessions.  Through our work together, clients will develop new tools for interacting in the world which will improve their life and bring about greater satisfaction and happiness.