About My Clients
I work with adults of any gender or gender identity and/or sexual orientation. My areas of specialty are: Relationships / Marriage / Divorce / Dating; Premarital Counseling, Adult ADHD, High-functioning Autism (Asperger's), Grief & Loss, Trauma (PTSD), Anxiety (ruminations), Social Anxiety, Depression, Work Stress/Burnout (especially in the tech industry), Mid-life Realignment (it's only a crisis if you have ignored this) and Men's/ Male-identified Issues.
My Background and Approach
I have always enjoyed helping people and after 19 years in the IT industry at Ameridata and Microsoft I decided to change careers as I wanted to help people in ways that are more personal, impactful and tangible. I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University and I am a National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC). I use a mix of Cognitive, Behavioral, Mindfulness, Depth Psychology, Psychodynamic, Schema and Narrative Therapy methods tailored to your needs.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
If there is one constant in life, it's change; a new child, a new job, a new relationship, marriage, or the loss of any of those. I enjoy helping people navigate uncertain times, helping them to find a way through, take a new tack, or tap into hidden strengths. Sometimes we can change the situation; sometimes we must change ourselves, tearing down limiting beliefs and narratives to create new beliefs and narratives that honor our true self, our true values, and our goals. And yet other times we must learn to make peace with what we cannot change. I can help you to distinguish between what can and cannot be changed so that you can reduce the struggle and be more empowered and equipped to move forward in your life as it is.