I am a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and couples in San Francisco, New York City, and now in Boulder, CO. My clinical interests and my experiences are varied and include:. I co-author the blog: The Digital Self which explores our relationship with technology and its impact on our lives.
The mind/body connection to health and wellness cannot be ignored and I have been fortunate to have built a diverse practice where this relationship can be explored and healed through psychotherapy. I provide a safe and challenging space for individuals and couples to learn how to be "good enough", realize disappointment, and accept the challenges that life brings them.
I utilize an eclectic approach to my work and draw upon psychodynamic, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and family systems models for treatment. I am a certified sex addiction therapist (CSAT) through the International Institute of Trauma & Addiction Professionals.
The mind/body connection to health and wellness cannot be ignored and I have been fortunate to have built a diverse practice where this relationship can be explored and healed through psychotherapy. I provide a safe and challenging space for individuals and couples to learn how to be "good enough", realize disappointment, and accept the challenges that life brings them.
I utilize an eclectic approach to my work and draw upon psychodynamic, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and family systems models for treatment. I am a certified sex addiction therapist (CSAT) through the International Institute of Trauma & Addiction Professionals.
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I am a psychologist because I believe in the power of discourse and action to affect change in individual lives, contributing to a better global community.
Through provocative, supportive, and creative conversations with my clients, and a willingness to do things differently, change occurs.
The process may be difficult at times, but ultimately, most people walk away with an awareness of options for behaving, relating, or understanding more effectively.
Through thoughtful questioning, healthy confrontation, and a lot of laughter (yes, a sense of humor is vital in this process), I will do my best to help you achieve your therapeutic goals.
Through provocative, supportive, and creative conversations with my clients, and a willingness to do things differently, change occurs.
The process may be difficult at times, but ultimately, most people walk away with an awareness of options for behaving, relating, or understanding more effectively.
Through thoughtful questioning, healthy confrontation, and a lot of laughter (yes, a sense of humor is vital in this process), I will do my best to help you achieve your therapeutic goals.
Behavioral / Process disorders, commonly known as behavior/process "addictions", are compulsions to engage in activities or behaviors that produce chemical changes in the brain, and offer short-term rewards despite the negative consequences that come from engaging in the behaviors.
Behavior/process disorders are unique in that they embody many behaviors and activities that are a part of our everyday lives and which many people do without incident and in moderation, such as, sex, eating, gambling, shopping, and digital media.
Behavior/process disorders are unique in that they embody many behaviors and activities that are a part of our everyday lives and which many people do without incident and in moderation, such as, sex, eating, gambling, shopping, and digital media.
Anxiety and Depression are two of the most common emotional concerns in our society.
While it is natural at times to experience worry and fear or to feel down or "blue", when symptoms escalate or become unmanageable, anxiety and depressive disorders can be successfully treated with psychotherapy, medication, or both.
While depression and anxiety may share similar symptoms, and people may struggle with both conditions, I will work with you to assess and understand how anxiety and/or depression impact you and to help you develop the tools for recovery utilizing insight-oriented and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
While it is natural at times to experience worry and fear or to feel down or "blue", when symptoms escalate or become unmanageable, anxiety and depressive disorders can be successfully treated with psychotherapy, medication, or both.
While depression and anxiety may share similar symptoms, and people may struggle with both conditions, I will work with you to assess and understand how anxiety and/or depression impact you and to help you develop the tools for recovery utilizing insight-oriented and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
We live in a culture that values appearance and is highly competitive.
Women and men often feel pressured to meet the cultural ideals of beauty and masculinity which can lead to experiencing a conflicted relationship with our bodies.
Further, we often don't learn how to manage difficult emotions and conflict, and choose to "act out" upon ourselves to control uncomfortable feelings through food, exercise, and body modification.
When behaviors accompany the anxiety we feel, eating, exercise and body image disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia, body dysmorphia, binge eating, obesity, exercise addiction, and steroid abuse can develop.
Women and men often feel pressured to meet the cultural ideals of beauty and masculinity which can lead to experiencing a conflicted relationship with our bodies.
Further, we often don't learn how to manage difficult emotions and conflict, and choose to "act out" upon ourselves to control uncomfortable feelings through food, exercise, and body modification.
When behaviors accompany the anxiety we feel, eating, exercise and body image disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia, body dysmorphia, binge eating, obesity, exercise addiction, and steroid abuse can develop.
Alcohol and drug use may lead to abuse, addiction, and dependence.
Certain risk factors can contribute to substance abuse issues and symptoms can be varied and severe.
In a world that values a philosophy of "work hard, play hard" it can be a challenge to gauge and assess the severity of one's use or abuse and what to do, if you feel you may have a problem.
Treatment for alcohol and substance abuse often includes psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and a 12-Step or harm-reduction peer support groups.
Certain risk factors can contribute to substance abuse issues and symptoms can be varied and severe.
In a world that values a philosophy of "work hard, play hard" it can be a challenge to gauge and assess the severity of one's use or abuse and what to do, if you feel you may have a problem.
Treatment for alcohol and substance abuse often includes psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and a 12-Step or harm-reduction peer support groups.
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