I specialize in the following:

 

• Trauma 

• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Domestic violence

• Abuse

• Family crisis

• Interpersonal violence 

• Sexual abuse

• Childhood sexual abuse

• Incest

• Crisis intervention

 

I work with people facing a variety of issues, including:

 

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Insufficient coping skills

• Divorce

• Family conflict

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Relationship issues

• Teen dating violence

• Bullying

• Diminished self-esteem

• Grief and loss

• Parenting

• Self-injury 

• Addiction

 

I work with the following populations:

 

• Children 

• Adolescents

• Teenagers 

• College students

• Young adults

• Adults

• Elders

• Veterans

• Members of the heterosexual and LGBTQIA communities 

 

I use the following treatment approaches: 

 

• Gestalt therapy

• Art therapy

• Person-centered approach 

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Existential counseling

• Family/marriage counseling

• Humanistic perspective

• Intervention

• Play therapy

• Trauma focused

 

Consulting:  

 

In addition to my work as a therapist,  I provide training to agencies and organizations about trauma and its impact on those who experience it.  Examples of recent trainings I have provided include:  "Trauma and the Developing Brain," and "Caring for Ourselves While Caring for Others."  Please contact me to schedule a training and/or to inquire about fees.