AREAS OF SPECIALTY AND EXPERTISE

I specialize in working with personality disorders, a not particularly pleasant label that often gets applied to persistent patterns of self-sabotage where people continually act in ways that are against their own self-interest, particularly in relationships with other people.  

I work with relational disorders in a broad spectrum from individuals, to couples, to entire families.

I work with ADHD in both adults and children, understanding that the needs of an individual exist not in a vacuum but in the context of their responsibilities and the demands on them.

I work with depression and bipolar disorder in order to find the balance of healthy lifestyle, therapy, and medications that allow people to remain consistently happy and safe.  

I work with trauma which can range from experiencing full blown PTSD to more subtle presentations resulting from the specific meaning that a particular event had in the life of a particular individual.

I work with behavioral addictions including video games, internet, cell phones, gambling, and sex addictions.  

I work with anxiety and panic disorders, blending medication with behavioral therapy so that people can weather uncertainty and challenges while still developing their own internal resilience and coping skills.

I work with life stage transitions, as often people encounter distress during periods of ongoing or imminent change, where appropriate support can allow us not just to survive these transitions but also to use them as opportunities to grow.