I have practiced psychotherapy, with a special interest in treating couple, marital and family relationship problems, for over 30 years. Clients usually seek help to relieve painful symptoms such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, stress related physical illnesses, family conflicts, etc. In my experience, human problems are best understood within their larger social context. I believe that disturbances in relationships are a major source of chronic stress and suffering in modern life. My approach in psychotherapy is to actively address both the symptom level and the larger emotional context of the client's life. Through an integration of family systems and developmental theories, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and trauma informed mind/body wellness approaches, I work to help my clients achieve emotional and relational health. In addition to relationship focused work, I am an EMDR certified therapist with over 20 years experience in the short term treatment of PTSD and other trauma related disorders.
Qualifications: | Catholic University |
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Academic Suffixes: | LCSW, DCSW |
Expertise: | Anxiety, Child or Adolescent, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Marital and Premarital, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Stress, Trauma and PTSD |