Speaking

I provide in-person and virtual training to audiences on a variety of topics including managing stress, post-traumatic growth, and the fight against sexual abuse and exploitation. If you are interested in having me speak to your group or organization, please contact me via email with additional information. I look forward to collaborating with you! 

Therapy 

Find out about other clinicians in our practice and the types of therapy we provide.

Common Treatment COncerns

  • Post-traumatic stress reactions

  • Difficulties related to a major life transition

  • Struggles with feeling insecure

  • Worry and anxiety

  • Depression

  • Problems in relationships

Individual Therapy

I have received training in and am experienced in the use of a variety of evidence-based treatments. I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to determine what approach best fits their needs and goals. 

  • Cognitive-behavioral therapy is rooted in the examination of how we interpret events in our lives and how changing our patterns of thinking can lead to changes in how we feel and act. This type of work can be very useful in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression.

  • Psychodynamic therapy incorporates attention to how our early life influences the way we currently experience others and function in relationships. Treatment that includes these elements is very helpful in understanding long-term patterns of behavior.

  • Mindfulness-based therapy encourages us to pay attention to what we experience in the present moment without judgment. With a focus on accepting rather than controlling our inner experiences, such an approach can help individuals to be more intentional and reconnect with what they value in life.

Some individuals have a presenting concern that clearly matches a particular type of treatment. In other cases, however, I draw from multiple approaches as I believe they have different strengths that can complement each other. Following a thorough intake that may involve the use of assessment tools to help clarify clinical concerns, I discuss with clients how we can work together in therapy towards the goals they have identified.  

Couple Therapy

A partner or spouse can be a tremendously important source of support when we encounter the inevitable challenges that life throws at us. Far too often, however, our romantic relationships create stress instead of alleviating it because we don't understand some of the fundamentals of how each other operate. My work with couples is based on the Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT) which was developed by Stan Tatkin, Psy. D. This treatment is rooted in research on neuroscience, attachment theory, and nervous system regulation.  I work actively in sessions with couples to help individuals learn new information about themselves and their partners so that they can feel more connected and do a better job of taking care of each other. 

Assessment

I have experience administering, scoring, and interpreting a wide variety of assessments. This includes both objective and projective personality measures such as the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2 & MMPI-RF), the Rorschach (R-PAS scoring system), and the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT). It also includes comprehensive intelligence and achievement tests such as the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV) and the Wide Range Achievement Test (WRAT-4) as well as a variety of brief measures that are used to screen for cognitive impairment. A third category of assessments that I have experience administering are those used in the diagnosis of specific disorders such as the Clinician Adminstered PTSD Scale (CAPS-V). I often use assessment measures as a part of ongoing therapy in order to clarify treatment needs or monitor response to treatment, but I am also happy to complete assessment reports for individuals who require them for other purposes.