My clinical work is informed by a strong belief in the healing power of human connection. This led to a natural turning to relational and interpersonal aspects of the mind and a desire to immerse myself in understanding contemporary theories of human development and behavior.

My treatment approach is a synthesis of all the above but mostly I learned from my clients. I accompanied them on a journey of meaning making—what happened in their life and all the contributing factors (early development, family stresses and intergenerational patterns passed down, along with societal and cultural influences).
An appreciation of the individual’s relational world is central to how I think about what causes emotional pain and conflict. I integrate a range of methods I’ve studied over the years to formulate a very personalized, tailored treatment plan that is guided by collaboration with the client. The goal is to relieve the inner turmoil through expanding your ability to use more effective self-regulatory skills. Stress can have a debilitating impact on our capacity to concentrate and problem solve. When your system is operating on overload the body reacts in a myriad of ways to manage the stress. This can lead to depression, anxiety, and frequently self-defeating behavior patterns which affect our relationships.