Is Therapy for You?

Do you want help with....

Depression or Anxiety...  Relationship problems...   Addictions...   Job stress...     Life Transitions

These are the most common reasons people seek therapy.   Therapy will help you make space to look honestly at problems and challenges in your life.  Life is never problem-free -- but therapy will help you build skills to make changes where you need to and cope more effectively with what cannot be changed.   

Early sessions are about telling your story, building a life-map of your concerns and identifying your goals.   We will pay attention to thoughts and feelings, to self and to others, to the past as well as the present.   As we work together, you will learn how to open up new ways of thinking and re-write the old stories that may limit you.   You will experience your feelings without being overwhelmed.   You will feel supported as you travel on this journey.   Ultimately, therapy is about making healthy changes: creating balance, stability and connection.  

        In addition to the areas listed above, I also specialize in the following:
 

Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual clients:  The individual journey to come out to self and then to others continues to be challenging and often stressful.   Supportive therapy can help you learn to build and nurture healthy relationships,  repair connection to family, cope with homophobia at work or in spiritual community, and celebrate your identity. 
 

Adult Children of Aging Parents.  For eight years, while building my private practice, I worked in social services at long term care facilities.  My experience included working with the elders and their adult children.  In private practice, I offer emotional and practical support, education, and resource building for those clients whose parents are aging.  
 

Couples Therapy:  Improving communication and intimacy, resolving major disruptions from affairs or addictions, or getting extra support while in transition are all part of couples therapy.  Couples are more likely to succeed when problems are addressed early. Therapy is an investment in the health of your most important relationship.

Clergy and clergy spouses: I have personal as well as clinical knowledge of the particular dynamics of working for the church and church related non-profits, where 'looking good' may seem more important than seeking help.  Therapy is an important part of self-care for those who are responsible for caring for others.