WELCOME TO MY PSYCHOTHERAPY PRACTICE

I assist individuals in reflecting on the origin and impact of their anxiety, shame or self-defeating attitudes.  And, in couples counseling, I help partners to recognize how their communication patterns and self-protective behavior have affected the health of the relationship over time.

Ideally, this process helps individuals recognize and separate from outdated attitudes and patterns of behavior. One hopeful byproduct and tool of therapy is self-acceptance. We learn to understand and free ourselves from the suffocating effects of shame. Acceptance frees up energy to pursue interests. And self-acceptance has little to do with approval of others.

Through these conversations, people often discover how current and past relationships influence mood, self-esteem and motivation. It helps us to recognize and detach from emotions that have interfered with our growth.

Working with a therapist includes educational and self-reflective elements. We learn to reflect on our experiences in the presence of another person. Most of us need help in discovering why we do what we do. Reflecting on our life gives us a glimpse into our outdated fears and frustrated desires. To the extent we recognize and accept our motives, we can calmly reconsider and change that which doesn’t work in our lives.

My style of work is active and exploratory. I tend to shy away from being directive though may suggest a focus during the session. It is striking how often individuals expect to be given directions for changing their life.

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At this time, I am meeting in-person at my Church St office, and via video conferencing.

Please visit my contact page for my schedule.