I see therapy as a process of discovery that is unique to each person. What interests me is the patterns that occur in our lives and how to shift patterns of emotions, thinking, communication and behavior that are getting in our way so that we can be our best selves. I want to help you turn challenges into opportunities for growth. One of the most important aspects of counseling is creating the space and time to reflect on our lives with the curiosity to see possibilities that were not evident before. This occurs in an environment in which high quality, uninterrupted speaking and listening can happen that can reveal both complexities and simplicity.
I know we are not fond of the problems that are visitors in our lives. However, I firmly believe that they can be our best teachers, enhancing our lives when we cope effectively and thrive better beyond the difficulties.
I believe that people come to counseling for many reasons including needing an objective listener, new perspectives, new coping strategies, and/or a path to heal beyond old difficulties. I will help you clarify your intentions and meet your goals. My style is to be positive, supportive and direct. I am interested in the relationships that we develop in life and how they can be more fulfilling. I think that change often happens when we develop deeper understanding of and compassion for ourselves and others. Ideas about how couples and families work is a specialty I bring to support growth and change even when there is one client in the room.
I provide a comprehensive approach grounded in theory, practice, caring and common sense to help people meet their objectives and aspirations. My thinking has been influenced by social work, family therapy, psychology, organizational development, recovery orientations and ancient healing traditions. I am well grounded in dealing with many problems including trauma and relationship work and have Level 2 EMDR training.
I work with older children, adolescents and adults off all kinds. I am interested in the myriad ways there are to have a good life.
I invite you to contact me to see if we will work together well. I see clients in Providence, RI and Watertown, MA and can be reached by phone at 401-831-3975 or 617-924-9255.