

Welcome! The decision to seek counseling and to choose a therapist can be challenging; particularly if you are experiencing a difficult time in your life or relationships.
My hope is that the information provided here will help you with this process.
Please refer to the descriptions below to learn more about my specialty areas including relationships, anxiety and depression, addiction/dual diagnosis, parenting, loss and trauma.
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My Areas of Specialty Include:
Depression & Anxiety
~Low energy, excessive worry or guilt, disturbed sleep, irritability, panic, restlessness, easily startled
~Difficulty concentrating, isolation, low self-esteem, loss of interest in usual activities
~Self-medicating with alcohol or drugs
Relationship Difficulties
~Lack of Communication, Fear of Intimacy and/or Abandonment, Destructive relationship patterns, Trust or Commitment Issues, Sexuality concerns
~Infidelity, Separation or Divorce
Substance Abuse & Addiction:
~Chronic Relapse, Relapse Prevention
~Dual Diagnosis (Chemical Dependency with
Co-occuring Mental Health Diagnosis)
~ Family of Origin Issues
~Post-Treatment/Aftercare Counseling
~Gender-Specific and Later-Stage Recovery Issues
Trauma & Loss
~Death of a loved one; Pregnancy loss; Pet loss
~Divorce or the end of an important relationship
~Abuse, neglect or mistreatment as a child or adult
Parenting
~Attachment and bonding, emotional or behavioral problems, limit setting
~Parenting a child with Special Needs
Coping with Cancer & Other Illness
~Cancer Support for the Whole Family
~Coping with Cancer, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's, Pulmonary Fibrosis, ALS
~Caregiving concerns such as fatigue, isolation, depression, anxiety and anticipatory grief