What is my therapeutic orientation and philosophy?

Primary Orientation:  relational psychodynamic psychotherapy & psychoanalysis

Philosophy of Treatment:  integrated/science informed, holistic/well-being focused, importance of sociocultural and political context on our well-being

My treatment approach is all about helping you to better understand how your mind, body, and relationships can work together to relieve your emotional pain and to create opportunities to make lasting changes in your life.  I combine exploratory, insight-oriented work with skill building strategies informed by integrated, science informed theory of change.

I consider both individual and group identities important parts of mental health and well-being for all people.  Regardless of your racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, gender, sexual orientation, political, or other identities I will help you find and express what feels most authentic and to free yourself from what has felt oppressive.  These identity issues might be one of the main reasons for which you sought psychotherapy, or it might become important to our work as we explore other issues that initially brought you to treatment.

Political division, painful conflict with family and friends, fear, and uncertainty about where our country and world might be heading are impacting many of us. It is an important part of my practice to help with these issues, regardless of what your specific beliefs or political identity might be.

General Practice Areas

I address trauma recovery, depression, anxiety, lack of confidence, relationship problems, sociocultural and political issues, and a wide range of other mental health issues in my practice. Learn more how relational psychodynamic psychotherapy and relational psychoanalysis can help.