About
I am a Marriage, family, child therapist and have a PsyD in psychoanalysis. I have been in practice for 30+ years. Although I am well versed and trained in many techniques, including short term behavioral oriented ones, my orientation always leads me to a psychodynamic lens. By this I mean that I will always use the context, both current and historical, including family of origin, to inform the work and deepen my understanding of anyone I embark on a path of working in partnership with toward the general goals of reducing pain, increasing joy and broadening one's life choices. I have much experience in early childhood development as well as working with young adults in challenging life circumstances. This includes working with substance use issues. With my psychoanalytic background, I will always try and understand the role of early life circumstances in shaping the present. Whether you are an individual, heterosexual or lesbian/ gay couple or family with young children, my approach will always be to join with you in a partnership of exploration. Though this journey can be difficult, it can be extremely freeing and life enhancing. You can also see my two associates profiles on PT as well: Sarah Stifler and Megan Pfefferkorn.
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| Qualifications: | LA Institute & Soc for Psychoanalytic Studies |
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| Academic Suffixes: | MS, LMFT, PsyD |
| Expertise: | Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Dual Diagnosis, Family Conflict, Grief, Marital and Premarital, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Transgender, Trauma and PTSD, Women |
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