Experience

For the past 20 years, I have helped people change thoughts and behavior through my work as a psychotherapist. I use similar concepts and tools as a consultant. My main strength lies in the ability to help people work with their thoughts in order to feel more positive about themselves and about their life circumstances.

 

Currently taking new clients? Yes (on a "practice" basis)

 

To Request an Initial Session                                                                                                                                                          Back to top

Please complete the "Request for Consultation" form on the Contact page.

 

Fees for Service (to be determined)

Intake Session (new clients):  60 to 90 minutes

Individual Sessions (after initial):  60 minutes

 

• During the "practice period," new clients will be seen free of charge.
• After the intake (first) session, clients are considered as "established" if they choose to return for additional help.
• Session time goes by quickly! For new clients, I include an extra 15-30 minutes to create space for introductions and for sharing of background information (if desired). We can also devote the entire time to interventions and problem-solving.

 

Payment Method

Venmo, CashApp, PayPal, Zelle

Payment in full is required prior to each session.

 

Scheduling

Consultation clients choose the number and frequency of their sessions. After you submit an initial request form (located on the Contact page), I will reach out to you by email to discuss scheduling options. Established clients are free to contact me directly or may complete a form.

My general availability is: Tuesday 10am to 7pm and Wednesday through Friday 9am to 2:30pm. If you would like to view specific openings, click here to see available weekly time slots on the Psychotherapy page.

 

My INTERACTION STYLE                                                                                                                                                                     Back to top

I give clients:

~ Respect, kindness, empathy, and compassion.

~ Clear and transparent communication.

~ Partnership versus "telling you what to do."

~ Directness without being abrupt or confrontational.

~ Authenticity (e.g., I will not say things that I "don't mean" or suggest ideas that I would not try myself).

*I do tend to use a fair amount of humor (and sarcasm, at times) in my work with others, although I know when to "tone it down" during more serious discussions. Whenever possible, I like to keep things light-hearted, encouraging, and cheerful.

 

 

In consultation sessions, we can explore ideas such as:                                                                                                           Back to top

~ Developing insights, such as: "What is it that I want, what works for me, what feels right to me?"

~ Defining or better understanding my personal version of self-care.

~ Changing thoughts and behavior to create new positive thought patterns.

~ Identifying affirmations to positively motivate and to kindly support myself when making changes.