Philosophy and Approach 

My theoretical approach depends on the needs of the particular patient and can include psychodynamic treatment and cognitive behavioral methods. 

I see the work of psychotherapy as a blending of science and art, because the work of making a life is a creative endeavor. Building a life or building a relationship is a challenging task but provides an opportunity for growth and expansion.

Sometimes fear gets in the way and prevents us from connecting to others and from establishing intimacy. Sometimes depression or anxiety prevents us from taking the sorts of steps in our work life that would enable us to find our work more gratifying and meaningful. Sometimes we would like to be better parents and to help our children more, but we just don’t know how. Sometimes we find ourselves doing things that we know are destructive and that are leading us in the wrong direction in our life, but we can’t seem to stop. In each case, we need to examine the fear, the anxiety, or other feelings that are standing in our way. We first need to understand the feelings that are causing our problems, but then we need to find creative strategies and solutions to help channel those feelings in a positive direction.  

Most important, whatever theoretical approach is utilized in a particular therapy, the goal is the same, to establish healthy relationships, to find greater meaning in our day-to-day life, and to address life’s biggest challenge – to find oneself.