Services
- Individual
- Couples
About My Clients
My clients represent various communities, relational styles, sexual orientations, gender expressions, racial, and ethnic identities. The people I work with often demonstrate a great deal of courage in their vulnerability and willingness to work with complex emotions in the service of personal and relational growth. As there is no one size fits all, therapy is always tailored to the specific needs of the people I work with.
My Background
I earned my MSW from Boston University in 1995 where I specialized in therapy with families and group psychotherapy. I worked in community mental health from 1995 to 2003 and during this time I pursued post-graduate training in family and couples therapy. During this time I worked with families and couples rebuilding lives and recovering from domestic violence, substance abuse, psychological trauma, and issues of sex and sexuality. In 2003 I opened my own practice and continued training in couples therapy including models such as EFT, Gottman, postmordernism, and the Developmental Model. In 2010, after much study and supervision, I became certified as a sex therapist through The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. In 2015, I earned certification as a supervisor of sex therapy. Clinically, I am a supportive, direct, and fearless clinician committed to supporting clients in the changes they want to create in their lives and relationships.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I deeply believe in the capacity of people to create greater relational possibility. However, talk, empathy, and insight alone rarely creates change. Growth involves investing time, resources, and developing compassion for self and others - it requires a willingness to think, feel, and act differently towards yourself and others. I believe It is an act of courage to address old wounds, to grieve, and find new ways to live a different and desired life. Clearly, many people, this process is not easy. However, I believe that healing and growth requires a willingness to take emotional risks, to learn how to tolerate and work with discomfort, and consciously consider what it means to create reciprocal relationships, to love, and allow for experiences of pleasure and connection with others. This is the base from which a rich can be made. I provide a respectful and supportive environment where these possibilities can be considered and enacted in your individual and relational worlds.