SERVICES
Individuals
There are times when life can seem unmanageable or even out of controI. I regularly meet with individuals who are experiencing stress, conflict, and loss of confidence, anxiety and depression to provide a listening ear and a mindful approach to handling life’s challenges. In individual therapy, I establish long-term supportive therapeutic partnerships for some clients and short-term issue-focused partnerships for others, based on the needs and circumstances they present.
Couples
Couples often experience stress and confusion that can impact their ability to grow together and maintain a heartfelt connection. I work with couples to help clarify and deepen their connections through pre-marital therapy that establishes a pro-active approach, or through relationship counseling for couples who, whether through a specific circumstance or just the general course of life, have lost their intimate connection.
Families
Utilizing an approach that is inclusive and supportive, my family therapy work is tailored to meet the immediate and long-term needs of each family. My practice incorporates conflict resolution and the establishment of healthy communication and conflict resolution tactics, to guide families through situational conflicts and/or ongoing family challenges. These include, but are not limited to: loss; divorce; social, emotional, and educational struggles; growing pains, boundaries issues, and many others.
Young Adults
I frequently work with young men and women between the ages of 16-25, who are dealing with issues specific to entering adulthood. Often times, these individuals struggle with their newfound independence, and are unsure as to how to carve a path for themselves. I work with them to help determine and strengthen their personal boundaries and preferences, and point them in a direction that encourages their growth and development as individuals.
Consultative Therapy
This is a service that is not frequently offered by most therapists, though I have found it to be incredibly helpful to my clients particularly when facing parenting challenges. In addition to regular ongoing therapy, I offer what I refer to as "consultations," in which I work with a client for a limited number of sessions--in some cases as few as 1 or 2--to help them through a specific predicament or situation. Consultations are great for people who don't see themselves as needing "therapy", but could benefit from having the listening ear and mind of a therapist to work through a particular problem. Usually I collaborate with my clients to first determine if this is the best approach for their situation. Occasionally consultations will turn into a more standard therapeutic approach, but this is by no means expected.
Divorce
Unlike couples therapy, separation and divorce counseling occurs in the instance in which one or both partners decide to end a relationship. Often two people enter the process at very different places on the emotional timeline. Therapy empowers them to see their relationship differently and find a healthy path toward a new normal. In many cases, co-parents need to work through the process of developing an appropriate parenting plan for their family and to work through any co-parenting conflict. From disappointment, anger, blame, and trauma, therapy can bring a family closer toward closure and healing.
Parenting
I help parents at all stages of the process – adjusting to parenthood, separation, school issues from kindergarten through college. By providing them with concrete tools, they are better able to create boundaries, discipline, and develop communication strategies that essentially allow for stronger ties with their children. Contrary to popular belief, children actually desire structure and accountability from their parents, and are more likely to act out in instances in which they aren't getting enough of these things. Of course, there is a delicate balance here between creating consistency and expectations on your part, while still allowing for your children's individual personalities and interests to come through. This is where parenting therapy can be extremely helpful, and allow your children to thrive emotionally, socially, and psychologically, both at home and at school.
College Planning
The college process in our culture can be stressful for families. Between the competition, financial enormity, and emotions of a family in transition, many feel overwhelmed. I work with families to help them navigate this process emotionally and often provide guidance in seeking assistance in other areas such as tutoring and financial consulting. Often the college bound students are struggling with questions and challenges about the future that their parents aren't always equipped to understand, or else the situation is one that would benefit from an outside perspective. I work with them and their parents to help determine and strengthen their personal boundaries and preferences, and point them in a direction that encourages their growth and development as individuals embarking upon a new phase in their lives.
Empty-Nesters
Parents can experience an equally challenging transition when their children leave home to start their own lives or go to school. In some cases a very real sense of purpose can be pulled into question, and they feel as though they've lost some of their responsibility as parents. I help them re-acclimate with the life and desire they had prior to having children, and ultimately create an experience that allows them to also embark on a new chapter in their lives. This type of work can be incredibly rewarding for parents who are distraught at the thought of having to separate from potentially the most important people in their lives.