I believe that psychotherapy can be a powerful vehicle for achieving your personal and relationship goals. New insight is just as important as new skills in helping you reach your personal and relationship goals.

Furthermore, I believe that all clients come to therapy with numerous strengths, not just challenges.

It is my belief that change can only occur when you take a proactive stance in both your thoughts and behaviors.

A major part of this stance requires recognizing and accepting individual responsibility in your life and I’m here to support and push you to do so.

As many of my clients can attest to, I work hard to provide safety, validation, and respect throughout the treatment process.

Couples and marriage counseling are my passions and I absolutely love being a relationship therapist! And when you’re in my care, I consider it a great privilege to help you along your life’s journey.

My approach is based on the idea that relationships with others have a great impact on each of us as individuals.

Therefore, our social networks must always be considered as a part of the treatment process whether you’re in individual, couples, or family therapy.

If you are my client, I look closely at you within the context of all of your relationships (with significant others, family, friends, co-workers, etc.) to help form a more complete picture of your life and your struggles.

My clinical approach is always tailored to my client’s specific needs.  I encourage everyone to play an active role in their treatment and give feedback.

I use several clinical theories and models including: Bowen Family Systems Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for couples, Emotionally-Focused Therapy for couples, the Gottman approach, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

For premarital couples, I use the Prepare-Enrich program.