Services

specialties

• Mood

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

• Life Issues

  • Relationship

  • Occupational/Social functioning

  • Stress

• Women’s Health

  • PMS/PMDD

  • Pregnancy / postpartum

  • Perimenopause and menopause

• Psychopharmacology

  • Patient education

  • Consult with prescribing physician for meds management

approach

My style of therapy is somewhat unconventional. Graduate education teaches prospective psychologists to adhere to a “blank slate” approach, whereby practitioner experiences are not shared with those they are treating. The goal is to remain an empty canvas, so as not to interfere with the “purity” of the relationship. This interference is called transference.

In my practice, it is common for the women I work with to know parts of my life experience that are relevant to their own struggles, helpful toward a resolution, and not potentially susceptible to a negative transference. The level playing field is appreciated, in that the “doctor/patient gap” is greatly minimized. Providers of all kinds are human and have gone through periods of sadness and stress to varying degrees, just like anyone else. 

Furthermore, there is no lack of conversation in my office. Too often, I hear from women that former therapists listened but did not have much to say.  I am there to listen and to offer advice—conversation is greatly valued. 

Lastly, people will often ask what type of therapy I offer. My therapy is less concerned with traditional schools of thought and more concerned with being present-focused and solution-oriented.    

My goal for your experience with me is that you feel comfortable, and not judged. Therapy can be enjoyable.