Welcome. Anxiety, depression and difficulties in relationship with important people in our lives can be very painful and hard to make sense of. Attachment-based therapy can help. I have resumed a full in-office schedule for individuals, couples and families and have limited tele-health (video) sessions available. Prior to contacting us please review information on this website about methods of therapy, rates, and insurance.
I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist for Couples, Individuals and Families. I am also a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapy Supervisor. My approach to individual and couple counseling, and marriage therapy is attachment-based Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). EFT works to foster healthy, secure bonds by recognizing patterns that have become destructive to your relationships with others and with yourself. It is not at all concerned with judging or taking sides. EFT is a cost effective, time-limited (usually 14-21 sessions) and active counseling technique, that is highly effective and backed by extensive research. EFT is a method of therapy that gets to the root of relationship troubles, including healing after affairs and other betrayals, and can help save a marriage that might otherwise end prematurely.
First, a non-judgmental counseling approach to clarifying what brings you to therapy and what relief would look like for you. Therapy continues with me aiming to gain a full understanding of your current thoughts and feelings in the context of your whole life experience. As our work together progresses you’ll begin to gain new awareness, flexibility in decision making, and a better understanding of yourself and people in your life. A good fit between any client and therapist is critical to the overall success of therapy (in fact, research shows that the inability of therapist and client to form a strong working alliance leads to poor outcomes)- so contact me and I’ll be happy to spend some time with you on the phone to answer questions you might have and discuss my approach prior to scheduling an initial appointment. Our work together takes place in a comfortable, private environment and is discreet and confidential. Therapy is a process but I want you to experience meaningful change from our first session forward. If you are in crisis you can reach caring, non-judgmental help at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255) and at a medical emergency room.