“I am not what has happened to me.  I am what I choose to become.” 

Carl Jung

Therapy

Clients come to therapy because of some sort of discomfort or pain, and addressing that has to be the first priority.  At the same time, it is important to examine whether there are underlying issues that gave rise to the discomfort.  Sometimes the issues are due to circumstances outside of the client’s control, so therapy focuses on how to come to terms with them.  Very often the issues result from long standing patterns, and therapy will focus on those.  In all cases, I believe that self knowledge is essential to achieving the most rewarding and successful life, and the route to self knowledge is through the body.  I help clients learn to tune in to what their body is telling them, and this is central to my practice.

At the same time, I tailor my approach to the needs of the individual client, whether the client is seeking long term, change oriented therapy or has a specific issue that can be resolved in just a few sessions.  My approach is both intuitive and practical.  My training in object relations therapy informs all of my work, but I draw on techniques from other modalities as needed, including dialectical behavior therapy, emotional freedom techniques, and mindfulness practice, among others.  I work actively with my clients to help them achieve a deeper understanding of their struggles and conflicts.  Above all, I am committed to providing a warm, safe and nurturing environment.

Areas of Particular Interest

Mind-body connection

Barriers to intimacy

Infertility

Letting go of resentment

Holistic medicine

Looking for love

Positive psychology

A Special Note About Infertility

If you are experiencing the heartbreak of infertility, you will find that no matter how much your friends and family want to support you, they simply cannot understand what you are experiencing if they have not gone through it themselves.  You may find that the only comfort available is in talking with someone who has gone through infertility and come out the other side.  I am here to help you on your journey.