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I work with young adults, adults, couples and with people who are creating families and establishing early family relationships.
Young Adults
Most often young adults come to work with me because they are for the first time "on their own." They are transitioning to a life independent from their parents' influences and away from the home and community they grew up in. While this can be an exciting time, the intensity of new experiences, the demands, responsibilities and pressures to perform at school, in social situations and at work can be overwhelming. It is not uncommon for young adults to feel overcome with symptoms of depression and anxiety, often for the first time in their lives. Often young adults who are untreated and left alone to cope with these pressures find themselves in over their heads. Young adults often encounter problems with alcohol and drugs, compulsive or isolating behavior, eating disorders, self injury, or painful relationships. When clinical intervention is necessary I can assess risk to safety, assess the most effective and least intrusive course of treatment and bring about greater personal resiliency. Young adults come to work with me because they want to create healthier ways to manage the stress and demands of living independently, and for guidance in navigating relationships in ways that make sense to them.
Adults
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Couples
Couples Therapy
Distress in your relationship can create a significant impact on your overall wellbeing. Of course there are times when you expect your differences of opinions, ideas and values to mismatch. But when ignoring, avoiding, fighting or acting out problems keeps you stuck, you and your partner are in need of help.
When couples are in conflict it's not uncommon to want to put off starting therapy. It takes courage to agree to talk to a therapist together. I can help you face specific issues such as unproductive bickering and fighting, infidelity, loss of attraction or desire, sexual incompatibility, infertility, parenting struggles, financial problems or life transitions. I facilitate a safe place for you to explore and address the issues and painful experiences you face in your relationship. I will guide you in listening to your partner in a way that deepens what you can learn and know about your partner in ways that restore your interest, care and desire. My work with couples is active, directive and supportive.
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