Therapy with me relies first and foremost on the relationship between the patient and therapist, that is, you and me. Whatever the problem is that is bogging you down, you’ll find we can talk about it and work to change it. Helping people cope with life changes and helping people overcome their experiences of trauma – that’s my clinical focus. Changes in our lives can happen suddenly and unexpectedly or they can represent gradual, planned changes that are now coming to a head. Trauma experiences can happen in childhood or as an adult but have negative effect on the here-and-now. Both kinds of experiences can result in depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. My doctoral degree in psychology was awarded in 2011 from the University of Indianapolis and I did my pre-doctoral internship training at the acclaimed Institute of Living in Hartford, CT. My experience has been gained in diverse clinical settings: university counseling centers, women's shelters, acute and long-term psychiatric hospitals, community mental health centers, and nursing homes. I’ve treated people with a wide variety of difficulties of life, including serious mental illness. My experience overall includes treating Major Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD and trauma-related Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, and Personality Disorders such as Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder. I have worked with people struggling with Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, and those struggling with dementia. That treatment has also included helping their families cope with their loved one's illness and helping family members manage the impact of these illnesses on all their lives. While I don’t purport to specialize in LGBTQ issues, I have worked closely with and formed helpful therapeutic connections with people having trouble related to their LGBTQ status. (My pronouns are he, him, his.) My personal interests include the Arts and Music.