My Treatment Approach
My approach to treatment is informed by the training I have received in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), and Mindfulness-based therapies. I attend educational and training seminars, as well as consult with colleagues, to stay current with advancements in psychotherapy.
Populations I Serve
I work with adults of all ages and adolescents, age 15 and older. I may, on occasion, include family members or partners in our sessions in order to facilitate a better outcome in your therapy.
Our Working Relationship
Psychotherapy is a very personal endeavor. While some people enter therapy with very specific problems and concerns, others are seeking ways to find greater happiness, meaning, and connection in their lives. There are times when a very direct and problem focused approach is most useful, while at other times being open to personal exploration or working to understand repetitive themes and concerns in your life can lead to longer term life satisfaction. The foundation of any successful therapy is a solid relationship (what many would call “the fit”) between the patient and the therapist. A good working relationship is characterized by deep respect, compassion, and understanding. I work very collaboratively, and welcome feedback about our working relationship. Within the first few sessions, we come up with goals for your treatment, and as our work together progresses, we measure our progress against these goals. Sometimes therapy leads to greater pain before things can get better (for example, when it is beneficial to learn how to face your fears or acknowledge painful losses). Being able to face difficult realities will help you to move forward in your life. In general, getting better entails being open to new ways of understanding your struggles and being willing between sessions to practice changes we discuss. Therapy can therefore vary in its length and number of sessions, depending on the goals and issues you wish to address.