My approach to therapy is more present- than past-focused, and more active than passive. Some clinical perspectives on which I draw are cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and mindfulness, attachment-based, and family systems. Keys to my work include building a trusting relationship, careful assessment, collaborative goal-setting, and incorporating evidence-based approaches. My choice of exactly which clinical approaches and techniques I will use is based on my clinical assessment, in conjunction with your preferences.
My areas of expertise include:
(1) Adolescents and adults experiencing difficulties managing stress, anxiety and worries, depression, and interpersonal problems.
(2) Adolescents with challenges in their relationships with family members, peers and friends, and romantic relationships; struggles with identity and autonomy, academic motivation, and behavioral adjustment. Depending on the situation (and depending on the preferences of clients and/or parents), I may address those issues with individual therapy, family therapy, parenting work, or any combination of those modalities.
(3) Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adolescents and adults: providing useful skills and techniques for living a more productive and satisfying life with ADHD.
(4) Couple therapy: Helping couples to improve communication, rebuild or deepen trust or intimacy, or understand and re-shape unsatisfying or distressing patterns of interaction. My work with couples is heavily influenced by both John & Julie Gottman's approach, as well as Sue Johnson's Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which in turn is greatly influenced by attachment theory.