About My Practice

My practice serves a wide variety of persons, primarily working with persons reporting depression and anxiety.  I work with children as young as seven, but the majority of my practice now centers on work with older adolescents and adults. I work with both men and women, but, as a male therapist, I receive many more inquiries from men or from parents about working with their boys.

Psychotherapy is often sought by individuals who are looking to feel more hopeful and have a balanced life as goals beyond mere symptom relief. 

When we work together, we try to develop a collaborative relationship that incorporates various elements, including goals and expectations for outcome ("How will I know when I am done with therapy?"), open communication with my client, and the creation of an environment that fosters trust.  Therapy should not be 'eternal,' but rather seek to have a mutually agreed upon end when goals are achieved.

The "match" between therapist and patient is of critical importance and early sessions focus assuring there is a good fit between my patient and me.

Specific therapeutic approaches vary by individual.  I favor a pragmatic, experience-based approach that emphasizes coping skills, resilience, and each person’s strengths.  I also emphasize an understanding and respect for the role that emotions play in decision-making.  The most commonly used therapy approaches are cognitive-behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy.