We all face individual and relationship challenges at one time or another. Sometimes we can talk these through with a trusted friend or family member, but sometimes we need the experienced ear of a professional who can listen without judgment and help guide us through all the layers of our feelings. You may be experiencing feelings of emptiness, a feeling of “is this all there is?” anger, distance or frustration with a loved one, lack of intimacy, unhappiness with work, wanting changes in a specific area of your life but not knowing where to start, or experiencing a life transition. You may have questions or concerns about your sexuality, or how to communicate needs or desires with your partner. You may feel depressed, stressed, anxious, fearful or stuck. You may have experienced trauma or abuse in your past and these feeling may have been with you for a very long time or you may find feelings or memories re-occurring within a current situation in your life. Perhaps you have begun to understand how your own habits of thinking or relating to another are no longer working for you. You may not know where to start, but you do know “things need to change.”

You understand that change is a process involving self-exploration and you understand how past experiences can affect today’s viewpoints on life and resulting issues. You appreciate expertise, life experience, and seek someone who can work with you to find more meaning and ways of achieving the life –you- want to live.

As an open-minded guide and witness I offer a safe, collaborative environment in which to explore your feelings, needs, hopes, dreams and desires. I am comfortable talking about difficult and controversial issues, and will work with you in a practical, strengths based manner. Working from an unbiased manner with individuals and all family systems, whatever form that takes, I will share reflections and suggestions while also listening respectfully and carefully to make sure I understand your unique concerns. Our time together will not only be based on symptom relief, but focus on lasting change. We will work together developing insight and awareness to find positive solutions.

Relationships counseling involves techniques and strategies focusing on constructive conflict resolution. Sex therapy is based on authenticity, honesty empowerment, and integrity. Safety and confidentiality are of utmost importance in psychotherapy and I am dedicated to developing trust so you can explore the issues causing distress, leading to deeper insight, awareness and healing.

Mental health is achieved through integration of heart, mind, body and spirit. Please explore this website for more information and ideas on how we can work together to make your life the best it can be. See the contact page for more information about credentials, studies, interests and the ways in which I work.

Please let me know if I can support you in any way.