Clinical SErvices

I offer psychotherapy to adult clients who want to improve their lives and are ready for change. I am supportive, respectful and collaborative in therapy and tailor my work to the clinical needs and personal strengths of my clients.  Concerns that I frequently work with include:

• Common psychological concerns — anxiety, depression and stress–related disorders
• Grief – difficulty coping with sudden losses, the strain of losing loved ones following extended illnesses, and unresolved issues related to losses in the past
• Life transition issues — end of life concerns, fertility issues, divorce, aging, or other life changes
• Health problems — temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ), hypertension (high blood pressure), autoimmune disorders, cardiac problems, gastric problems (irritable bowel disease, Crohn's disease and colitis), sexual dysfunction, menopause–related hot flashes and other concerns. I often use hypnosis, relaxation training or cognitive–behavioral treatment techniques to treat health–related issues.
• Caregiver Stress – support for caregivers who feel the strain and exhaustion of caring for loved ones who are ill, disabled, or elderly. 
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome - I follow a well-known, well-established hypnosis protocol for Irritable Bowel Syndrome.  I have had a great deal of success in treating IBS sufferers with this 7 session protocol that includes a home practice CD that I make for you.
• Smoking Cessation — I follow a standardized, well-researched hypnosis protocol for smoking cessation. Many clients have become smoke–free in two to three sessions.
• Spiritual growth (including the interplay between personal spirituality and psychological functioning) — honoring a wide range of religious and spiritual traditions. I am aware that clients may find strength in their religious and spiritual beliefs and I integrate those beliefs in the treatment process.
• Existential and Spiritual concerns – finding, changing, or questioning the ways in which one’s life has meaning, purpose, or value.
• Six–week stress management program — available in both individual and group formats, this program teaches specific mind–body techniques for use in daily life. Participants typically learn a set of effective tools to recognize, manage and prevent stress from adversely affecting their lives. {Learn more}