“Take the first step even if you don’t see the whole staircase.” - Martin Luther King

My commitment is to give support and guidance as one strives to make healthy changes, solve problems and work through difficuilt challenges. Our work will be collaborative. I strongly believe whether a child, adolescent or adult is in therapy one’s contribution in setting goals and giving input is critical to success in the therapeutic process. My aim is to create a safe and supportive atmosphere for positive change to take place.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Anxiety Disorders

Generalized Anxiety & Panic

OCD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Specific Phobias

Social Anxiety

Separation Anxiety

Selective Mutism

Separation Anxiety

Child Neurodevelopmental Conditions

Tourette/Tic Syndrome

Autism Spectrum Disorder

ADHD

Learning Differences

Impulse Control

Trichotillomania/Skin Picking aka Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors

Family Relationship Issues

Parenting

Sibling Rivalry

Separation/Divorce

Adoption, Blended Families

Behavioral Problems

Chronic Illness

Loss and Bereavement

PSYCHOTHERAPY APPROACH
My primary approach is evidence based CBT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. CBT focuses on recognizing and changing self-defeating thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is based on the theory that much of how we cope is determined by our thoughts. Together we will explore the relationship between thoughts, feeling and actions. I continue to witness the courage of those willing to face their fears and discover the power they always had. One can learn to manage fear-based thinking and live a life free from the ravages of chronic anxiety, stress and depression.

When working with children and families issues will be identified, then a plan of action will be developed collaboratively. The therapeutic approach is solution focused using CBT and other therapies as listed below:

ERP Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD

HRT Habit Reversal Therapy for Tics/Tourettes

ACT Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Family and Relationship Therapy

Parent-Child Therapy

Mindfulness and Relaxation

Visualization and Imagery