I work with most individuals over the age of 21. I welcome people of all races, ethnicities, religious beliefs, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities and body types. In general, I don’t work with people who are mandated to attend therapy as the result of a court order or who are struggling with an active substance abuse issue. The best way to know if we’re a good therapeutic ‘fit’ is to give me a call so we can talk briefly and perhaps schedule an initial visit.  I’ll be glad to answer all of your questions about the process. 

It’s impossible for me to give you a specific answer to this question. My goal is to support your independence in the ways that make the most sense for you.  I’m wary of any kind of therapy that promises a ‘quick fix’. Human beings are complicated and the issues you bring into counseling may be deeply embedded in your personal history. Some problems can be resolved in just a few sessions; many cannot.

People who do well in therapy report that they feel more powerful, independent, active and emotionally balanced. They also experience greater self-awareness and have deeper and more rewarding relationships with others.

For most people, weekly sessions seem to work best. Sessions are 50-55 minutes in length.

Right now I’m only seeing clients virtually. 

Generally, Tuesday – Saturday, 10AM to 6PM.

If you’re asking this question I imagine that you’ve had experience with certain therapeutic frameworks that either do or don’t appeal to you. I favor a depth orientation over a strictly behavioral one, because it has been shown that lasting change (what we call “2nd order change”) only occurs when emotions are activated and processed. I am client-centered, which means that I strive to “meet you wherever you are” and psychodynamic, which means that I pay attention to patterns, relationships, and the mental/emotional/behavioral processes that lie outside of our conscious awareness.

Why yes, yes I have. Please visit my Writing page.

I’m not trained as a pastoral counselor and I don’t work within any particular spiritual framework. One of the fundamental ethical guidelines of the counseling profession is that we don’t impose our personal value systems on our clients. I strongly support and adhere to that guideline in my work.

My self-pay fee is $150 per session. If that doesn’t work for you, let’s talk about it. I accept payment by cash, check or debit/credit card.

Yes, I accept most Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO plans.

Please call or email and I’ll do the best I can to answer them.