My Approach to Psychotherapy

• The right fit between therapist and patient is essential to the success of any treatment.  This fit is affected, in part, by a therapist’s style and approach to therapy.  As a therapist, I am friendly, easy to talk with, and knowledgeable.  In order to help my patients feel as safe and comfortable as possible, I work hard to foster a trusting and empathic atmosphere. 

   

• In initial sessions, and throughout treatment, I will actively work to obtain a thorough understanding of your current difficulties, needs and concerns.  I believe that positive change is achieved by attaining increased insight into the origins of one’s problems, by gaining self-awareness and by learning new patterns of relating to others.
   

The Types of Patients and Problems that I Treat

• In my practice I provide individual psychotherapy to adolescents (13-18 years old) and adults

• I am adept and have received training in the treatment of patients with the following presenting concerns
  • low self-esteem
  • depression
  • anxiety
  • shyness and excessive self-consciousness
  • eating issues and body image concerns
  • trauma
  • difficulties developing and maintaining healthy, satisfying relationships
  • teenagers demonstrating "acting-out" or oppositional behaviors