Above all, my practice of psychotherapy (20+ years) has taught me the value of experience. Experience is what makes counseling really work. Experience gets right to the issues. And experience offers you the confidence needed to work through the issues at hand.

Experience also brings specialization. With couple counseling, I make a special point of maintaining objectivity and impartiality so that I can hear and understand the concerns of both partners. With family counseling, I have an well-tuned ear for adolescent struggles while also understanding the frustrations of parenting a sullen or difficult teen. And with individuals, my goal is always to help clarify what issue(s) underlie the anxiety, the depression, the loneliness, or the self-defeating behavior, and give solid tools that will really help.

I always encourage new clients to “test drive” 2 or 3 therapists before committing. You need to feel comfortable with the person you share personal things with, so call me if you just want to meet briefly (no fee) to check me out. If you need a referral to someone with different expertise, e-mail me about it and I’ll connect you with the right person (remember, you need not identify yourself).

Here are my areas of specialization. Click to learn more about the area or about my treatment methods.