I provide individual psychotherapy for adults (anyone 18 years or older).
I provide treatment for individuals with anxiety and depression. All human beings experience anxiety and depression. Unpleasant emotions represent healthy brain activity. Yes…anxiety and depression are evidence of healthy brain activity and a consequence of being human. In therapy, you will learn how to practice responding to your experiences by shifting your attention toward more accurate, present moment, value-based decisions and actions in a way that builds confidence in your ability to thrive, flourish, and be great in your own life.
You cannot control everything that happens to you in your life. You can, however, substantially influence how people respond to you. And you can create the space you need for yourself (and those around you) to practice living the life you want. You can move powerfully through your life using accurate value-based language with yourself.
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The People I See…
The people I see are often experiencing difficulties in work, school, relationships, or family circumstances.
The people I see may have been recently diagnosed with or experiencing ongoing chronic health conditions (e.g., chronic pain, diabetes, cancer, multiple sclerosis). They may be recently separated or divorced or experiencing other stressful life situations.
The people I see may be engaging in unhealthy behaviors (e.g., smoking, excessive alcohol use, drug use, or gambling) that are interfering with their quality of life.
The people I see may be having difficulty in changing other health behaviors affecting quality of life (e.g., sleep, physical activity, nutrition).
The people I see may be experiencing very successful lives by most people’s standards and are not satisfied with their level of stress or happiness.
Who Don’t I See?
I cannot provide services to anyone utilizing Medicaid. I cannot provide services to anyone who wants to use their Medicare insurance benefits. I do not see couples. I do not do family therapy.
Spouses, partners, confidants, and family members are often invited to sessions if agreed to by, and if in the best interests of, the patient.
Other Conditions I Treat
Panic disorder, agoraphobia, social anxiety, specific phobia, generalized anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder are categories of psychiatric diagnoses based on clusters of symptoms that can largely be explained by healthy brain activity attempting to keep us out of harm’s way…and, can substantially interfere with value-based living.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, and attention deficit disorder are often accompanied by significant anxiety and depression that interfere with adhering to effective management of these chronic health conditions.
Substance use disorders, like other conditions described here, result from both genetic and experiential factors that limit anyone’s ability to engage in a healthy lifestyle. Like many others, I am familiar with the paralyzing effects of anxiety and depression due to severe addiction to alcohol, opioids, and nicotine.