I am a graduate of the Cleveland Psychoanalytic Center, an educational organization accredited by the American Psychoanalytic Association, and the Smith College School for Social Work.

I specialize in psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis (please see links below for additional descriptions of these approaches).  I work with adults, adolescents, and young adults.    I have a special interest in those suffering from somatic**, obsessional, and bipolar disorders. I treat performance inhibitions* (e.g., academic, creative, writing, artistic, athletic) and work with those struggling with impulse control. In my practice I provide a confidential and safe environment to explore emotional difficulties.

Psychodynamic Group Therapy

I run supportive and psychodynamic groups for those with chronic and life-threatening physical illnesses and with those struggling with anger management and bereavement. And I do parent guidance with a special interest in non-traditional families and with families in crisis. I practice with diverse families, people of color, and the LGBT community.

How does Group Therapy Work?

Group therapy member interactions are used to address communication patterns and behaviors that may be contributing to deeper and longterm difficulties. The group is used to explore these patterns of interaction, behaving, feeling and thinking. Support groups serve a different purpose. Among other things, they often do not require a commitment to attend all sessions and they may provide information about the topic addressed and offer attendees opportunity to ask questions of the therapist and group members.