To make the decision to enter therapy, whatever your reasons, requires courage and persistence. Maybe you are feeling stuck in your current circumstances or frustrating behavior patterns. Or maybe you struggle with anxiety or depression, or wrestle with the pain of some kind of trauma or abuse. I believe we all are meant to grow and develop; and that some life events or relationships can throw up roadblocks to that natural process of growth. I believe that the combination of insight and hard work with a compassionate and experienced therapist can be very healing and yes, life changing. I work with men and women, gay and heterosexual, individually and in couples. I specialize in treatment of anxiety and depression, substance abuse and relationship difficulties. I will also work with you to help you examine your beliefs about yourself or others that may be keeping you stuck and unfulfilled. My treatment model is psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral, but I do not believe in squeezing individuals into narrow therapeutic philosophies. I will work with you to develop the approach that is most helpful. My clients comment on my ability to listen well, engage with them compassionately and without judgment.