Clinical Psychologists

Specializing in treatment of children, adolescents and families; couples and individual adults.

In my private practice with children, adolescents and adults I offer a range of individual, marital and family psychotherapy services. I see psychotherapy as a creative challenging process where motivated individuals learn alternative approaches to dealing with problems in living and interpersonal relationships. I want my services to be a positive and meaningful learning experience for my clients. My recent professional interests include working with individuals who are struggling with stress, depression and anxiety, couples dealing with marital and sexuality issues, and children (and adults) dealing with ADHD and autism spectrum disorders.

I have been a psychotherapist for over 25 years and I treat children, adolescents and adults. The individuals I work with fall into three groups. One group is seeking assistance for an emotional problem, whether they see it in themselves, or perhaps a child. These individuals may be struggling with a concern such as depression, anxiety, or ADHD, which could be impacting life at home, school or work. Another group are those that have experienced a specific loss or trauma, including divorce, emotional abuse, or sexual abuse. They need help facing the loss, rebuilding their lives, and moving forward. The third group is seeking assistance with health or wellness concerns. Some are looking for help with specific habits, like smoking or eating, while others are in need of relaxation training and stress management to cope with a medical concern such as chronic pain. Whether individuals are looking for help with emotional or physical concerns, my focus is on helping them develop skills to manage their challenges more effectively. I have extensive training and experience in cognitive-behavioral therapy and family therapy, with children and adults. I have certification in hypnotherapy and have completed Level II training in EMDR.

In my 30-year career as a clinical psychologist, I have practiced in college counseling centers, hospitals, and private group practices. I treat both adolescents and adults with a variety of concerns.  My clinical interests and specialties include eating disorders, couples therapy, and mood disorders.  As a military spouse, I also have a special interest in working with military families.

My practice primarily addresses assessment and psychotherapy with children and families concerning emotional, behavioral, and developmental issues, including psychological testing. I have special interests in family loss issues (bereavement, separation/divorce transition, relocation), co-parenting consultation and collaborative divorce, preschool concerns, adjustment struggles associated with Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism, and ADHD/learning problems. I utilize a play and problem solving approach that respects a child’s ability to reflect on his/her own circumstances and to make changes based on that awareness, and I very much believe the family (parents, siblings, and extended family) is an important part of that change. Referrals come to me by way of medical, attorney, and school offices, and self-referrals are welcome!

In addition to working regularly with people experiencing depression and anxiety, my special areas of interest include relationship and family concerns, support for military spouses, and other communication and interpersonal difficulties.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialty in pediatric psychology.  My practice includes the assessment and treatment of behavioral, developmental, mood, anxiety, adjustment, and health-related disorders in children and adolescents.  I see individuals of all ages and work with individuals, couples and families.  I have specialized training in the assessment of autism (ADOS) and in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).  Upon your first visit, we will conduct a  review of  history, symptoms, and current needs.  Based upon that initial evaluation, further assessment or treatment will be scheduled.  My goals are to help children, adolescents and adults identify their strengths and weaknesses and assist them in developing coping skills to improve their life and relationships.  Helping parents manage their children’s behavior and improve their relationship with their children resolves many conflicts and supports children in their development. The intervention techniques I use are evidenced based and include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), CBT Play Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. Each assessment and intervention is tailored to the individual receiving treatment.  I expect my patients to actively practice new skills and techniques to help them improve. 

I have been a clinical psychologist for 40 years.  Diagnostic and therapeutic services are offered to children, adolescents, and adults.  I am primarily interested in providing individual psychotherapy to these populations.  My approaches include psychodynamic and insight psychotherapy, hypnosis, play therapy, mindfulness meditation, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).  This last approach is most often used for the treatment of PTSD, generalized anxiety disorders, phobias, stress-related disorders, complicated bereavement, and complex trauma resulting from repeated neglect, and physical or sexual abuse.  It is useful in the treatment of depression, particularly in those patients who have an extensive trauma history. It has also been helpful in treating patients with chronic pain. Children, particularly those that are relatively noncommumicative, often respond positively to EMDR.