How I Work      

I work as an emotional consultant. You are the expert in your life -- I help you access your expertise and realize your potential.

I believe that people have within themselves the tools and abilities to manage their lives, overcome their problems, and thrive. Sometimes people lose sight of their strengths and skills and need assistance reconnecting with them. I work to help individuals and families re-connect with their inherent skills and abilities -- to regain their faith in themselves and their ability to adapt to life's challenges.  Why not thrive?

I value the opportunity to work with people who are tackling difficult and complicated issues and challenges in life.

If you are tackling difficult issues and challenges in your life, I can help you learn a new way of getting along with others, to feel happier and heal. I have tools to support you in learning to find the kinds of relationships you would like to have, and understanding yourself and the other important people in your life.

Many therapists base their treatment on a medical model where patients are "ill" and clinicians assess, diagnose, and then treat them. I believe that this is often unhelpful, and leaves people feeling damaged and helpless. In contrast, I work to both educate about different emotions and behaviors such as anxiety and depression, and help develop specific skills to make the changes that you desire in their life.

My approach is pragmatic -- I tailor how I work with each client to their specific needs and ways of interacting with the world.