People come to therapy for different reasons. You may be experiencing depression, grief, anxiety, have a chronic illness or be struggling with another life issue. I am here to help you to explore the issues that matter to you.

     

    Everyday, I help individuals and couples to:
    • Overcome depression and low self-esteem
    • Learn to deal with anxiety and stress
    • Find better ways to manage anger, resentment, and conflict
    • Deal with grief and loss of all kinds (including pet loss)
    • Improve communication
    • Address career issues (ex. balancing work and home life, dealing with job loss, etc.)
    • Stop unhealthy patterns of alcohol and substance use (or unhealthy relationships with a substance abuser)
    • Learn to trust again after a lie, infidelity, or other trust breach
    • Deal with being gay or bisexual in a straight world
    • Overcome sexual, physical, or emotional trauma or abuse
    • Deal with medical issues and chronic pain

    This is just a short list, so if you don't see the issue you are struggling with here, please contact me to see if it is something I can help you with. I specialize in working with clients with disabilities including those who are coping with physical disabilities and learning disabilities.
    As a person with a disability myself, I have had unique life experiences — both joyous and painful — around coming to terms with my own disability.  These experiences give me personal insight and empathy clients with disabilities.  I can help you learn healthy ways to live your life as independently as possible and explore the negative messages you hear from others and that you tell yourself about your disability. For more on my work with disabled clients: With couples, I'll work to help you learn to communicate in healthier ways, and to really listen to each other.  I don't take sides, I help you move out of blaming, and help you see what steps you can each take to move toward a happier relationship. 

    When you feel overwhelmed, it is easy to lose sight of your inner strength.  My approach is help you get back in touch with this part of you, by helping you remember ways you have successful coped in the past with difficult situations and expanding your current coping skills. Our working relationship will be based on respect and trust. I am here to assist you in sorting out issues and coming up with your own solutions. I currently office both in-person and telehealth appointment.  I offer evening appointment and my office is handicap accessible.  I accept the following insurance: Cigna, Magellan, Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield and AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia. 

     

    I love my work and being a part of people’s journeys. I look forward to working with you.