Stress can be caused by many things: change, relationships, work, health, grief, or trauma, to name just a few. However it develops, it can take its toll on you physically and emotionally when not managed well. I will help you develop good coping skills with the emotional, physical, and social challenges of handling everyday stress, healing from a traumatic event, living with a mental illness (e.g., Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar illness, or Schizophrenia), or adjusting to a loved one’s mental illness. I will work with you to keep stress a manageable part of your life, instead of your entire identity.

I believe in integrated psychotherapy/healthcare. I work with you and your healthcare providers (if appropriate) to develop a suitable plan for you, building upon your skills and strengths. Each of us process information slightly differently, so I tailor treatment to meet your needs.

My areas of specialty are anxiety and depression-related issues, with expertise in the areas of grief, traumatic life events, and domestic violence. I incorporate traditional psychodynamic-oriented family therapy with modern techniques proven to work, such as mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral techniques.