Do you want to ... enjoy life more? ... be more effective? ... have better relationships with family, friends, and co-workers? Therapy can give you ... a better understanding of the past. ... better choices in the present. ... better living for the future.       Click the play button to hear a recorded greeting.

I believe in supporting people to help them make the best choices possible. It's a complicated world and sometimes we get off track, but underneath it all is a firm desire to improve our situations. Sometimes we don't know what to do to feel better. Sometimes the solutions we try become part of the problem. The key to success in therapy is to point those good intentions in a direction that will lead to greater happiness. By meeting regularly with someone you trust, who understands you, and who supports your growth, you will move beyond the barriers that keep you from a more satisfying life.

Every psychologist has his own style of working with clients. There are different theoretical models that have been developed over the years to understand how people work, such as psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, existential, etc. Like most psychologists, I use a mix of techniques, depending on what a particular client is struggling with. I tend to focus on what is currently going on in a client's life, using a problem-solving style to create the desired change. However, I will also look at the patterns that a client has developed over time if that is helpful to the therapeutic process. I use a friendly and collaborative style that respects what my clients know and need. A good sense of humor makes it all a little more fun, too.

I have put this website together to provide a sample of who I am and how I tend to work with my clients. My personality will come through in how this is organized and the way that I chose to express my thoughts. As you read through this material, think about whether you feel comfortable with me as a person and as a professional-that is one of the most important determinants of a successful therapy experience. Goodness of fit and trust in one's therapist is crucial. If you do not feel that we are a good match or if your needs fall outside of my areas of expertise, I can find a professional who may better meet your needs.

So, click around my site and see what you think. If you like what you see or have questions, by all means feel free to call me. We can talk on the phone to see if the chemistry is right.