Areas of Clinical Focus:

• Depression and anxiety in young adults, particularly in high-achieving college and high school students

• Women’s issues, including post-partum anxiety/depression and sexual abuse and assault

• Relationship issues

• Challenges faced by highly sensitive people, particularly creative artists

My Counseling Philosophy:

Effective therapy relies on three key ingredients:

• The therapist’s skills and knowledge

• The client’s readiness to do the work of therapy with openness to possibility and honest self-reflection

• The ability of the client and therapist to build mutual respect and trust together.

My counseling style has been described by clients and colleagues as genuine, compassionate, and straight-shooting. I want my clients to feel deeply understood and supported as we engage in the challenging work of self-reflection and change-making. My hope is that clients who participate in counseling with me feel increasingly strong, confident, and grounded as they develop deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and the circumstances they face.