Individual & Group Counseling

 
 

I offer therapy in which clients work in collaboration with me to pursue increased understanding of their difficulties — often beneath the surface of conscious awareness, that are interfering with and preventing their happiness and feelings of satisfaction — and to resolve the issues that keep these difficulties alive.

Although depression and anxiety are the most frequent symptoms motivating clients to try psychotherapy, there are many others that underlie unhappiness — such as: unsatisfactory interpersonal relationships, parenting problems, troublesome habits, poor self-control, low self-esteem, marital conflicts, a sense of emptiness, feelings of stagnation, and creative blocks.

Most typically, people come to therapy because of concerns about relationships. Relationships may be troubled, full of anger and mutual misunderstanding. Another common problem is trouble in finding a partner. I find that therapy can help identify and resolve the issues getting in the way of intimate relationships.  And, some try therapy to resolve everyday problems such as career decisions or vague feelings of discontent.

I treat individuals and couples in an emotionally safe, confidential, non-judgmental, compassionate and comfortable setting. As a practicing psychotherapist, as well as life experience in teaching and other professions, along with personal experience including parenthood, I bring a breadth of experience to most of the myriad of conflicts experienced through the various stages of life.

If you're interested in counseling services and do not relate to any of the issues above, please contact me and I will be happy to talk with you about your concerns and see if I may be of assistance. In the event that your issue is out of my area of expertise, I will be happy to offer you a referral to a trusted colleague who can assist you.

Individual Sessions

50-90 Minutes

  • Available for adolescents and adults.

  • Session length can be adjusted depending on treatment goals.

  • Available face-to-face, by phone, or online by Skype or FaceTime video call.

Couples & Family Sessions

60-90 Minutes

  • Available for adolescents and adults, multi-generational.

  • Session length can be adjusted depending on treatment goals.

  • Available face-to-face, by phone, or online by Skype or FaceTime video call.

 

Group Sessions

60-120 Minutes

  • Offered periodically for adolescents and adults.

  • Specific to a particular issue/concern (i.e. self-esteem, grief and loss, relationships, etc.).

  • Generally run for a limited time period.

Individualized Group Retreats

1-2 Days

  • Offered periodically for adolescents and adults.

  • Specific to a particular issue/concern (i.e. self-esteem, grief and loss, relationships, etc.).

  • Generally run for a limited time period.

 

Practice Specialties:

  • Relationship Issues

  • Marriage & Family Therapy

  • Co-dependency

  • Addictions

  • ADD/ADHD

  • Adjustment Issues

  • Anger Management

  • Anxiety Disorders/Phobias

  • Asperger’s Syndrome

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Communication Issues

  • Crisis/Trauma

  • Depression

  • Divorce/Dissolution

  • Ethnic/Cultural Issues

  • Gay/Lesbian Issues

  • Gender Identity

  • Grief/Loss

  • HIV/AIDS-related Issues

  • Impaired Professionals

  • Infidelity

  • Life Transitions

  • Men’s Issues

  • Parenting Issues

  • Personal Growth

  • PTSD

  • Self-esteem

  • Retirement

  • Stress Management

  • Women’s Issues

  • Veteran’s Issues

 

Additional Demographic Expertise:

  • African American

  • Christian

  • Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender

  • Jewish

  • Latino American

  • Military/Veterans

  • People with Disabilities

  • Women/Feminist

 

*If you are in need of immediate or after hours assistance, please call the National Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
In the event of a medical or mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1.