My training is broad and varied. Philosophically, I am most accurately described as “Ericksonian”, which puts an emphasis on respecting patients and trusting that patients come to therapy already possessing strengths and insights that they may need help identifying or accessing.
My orientation is eclectic, which means that I utilize different kinds of therapies and strategies, choosing and combining based on what I think will be best for any given patient. Sometimes that means a focus on behavior; sometimes it's an examination of negative beliefs; sometimes it could be an exploration of family history, etc.
My style as a therapist is very ACTIVE. I see therapy as an active collaboration between me and the patient. Although I will often ask what YOU think about something, I will also often tell you what I think about it. I don’t just listen—I also talk.
And I am emphatically PRAGMATIC—I am practical and realistic. I have little interest in answers or techniques, no matter how clever, that you won’t use or won’t work in your real life.
I have particular interest in the Mind-Body connection. I take special pleasure in teaching people Stress Reduction, Relaxation, or Meditation, all techniques that enhance both psychological and physical well-being. My approach is HOLISTIC– looking at a patient’s whole life, both physical and psychological. As a psychologist, I am just as likely to recommend exercise and healthy nutrition as I am to consider an evaluation for medication.
I offer a STRESS MANAGEMENT program called Master Your Mind, Mend Your Body that is designed particularly for anxiety management and physical wellness.
