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As an experienced therapist I will work with you to generate the movement you are seeking in your life using novel approaches to help you on your journey. I specialize in helping couples find new ways to understand and communicate with one another and bring better balance to their relationships. In addition to working in the office or online we can take your sessions outdoors into nature. I am based in Mt. Airy, Philadelphia and see people virtually, outdoors or in the office. During the winter months, Jan, Feb and March, I can meet with you in person in Basalt, Colorado or online.

​We feel emotions in our bodies. ​​Sometimes, our emotions cause ​ physical discomfort. ​Other times, we feel so strongly we become ​​ numb and disconnected. ​​​Becoming overwhelmed can leave us ​feeling ​ lonely and misunderstood. ​​We want to connect with others and enjoy life, ​ but we also want to​ protect ourselves. ​​In therapy with me, you will learn how to understand, appreciate, and work ​with your emotions to cultivate your relationships, fulfillment, and vitality. Therapy will not remove your feelings or creativity. It will help you understand and work with your emotions, rather than succumb to them.

The primary focus of my practice for 40 years has been helping people achieve recovery from substance use disorders. I use a collaborative, motivational approach, rather than confrontation, and work with people on setting and achieving realistic and healthy goals for their problems. I believe, (as did Bill Wilson, the founder of AA) that there are many paths to recovery; each person must work on a program that reflects their unique needs and assets. I encourage people to explore their resources, their obstacles and their values in setting goals and in working a positive program. Secondarily, I am trained in couples/marital therapy.

Thank you for visiting this page and allowing me to be a part of your healing journey. I am honored that you have chosen to review my experience to see if we are a good match. I provide a safe space for you to feel empowered to change at your pace and experience the freedom to grow. My approach is each person has life experience that needs to be honored. In honoring you for who you are and where you are in life, I can assist you with moving through the emotional discomfort as well as offer techniques and skills to bring comfort.

Are you having difficulty in your interpersonal relationships? Struggling to communicate concerns about identity, sexual orientation, gender identity or any intersection of these areas? Are you & your partner(s) in need of support around improved communication? Are you having fertility challenges & need help sorting through options & feelings? Have you experienced perinatal loss? If you are challenged by life's transitions and are looking for help processing & planning, contact me. I am a couple & family therapist specializing in sexuality, relational patterns, perinatal mental health, and grief & loss .

You've probably been to a therapist before, and it hasn't quite felt right. Or maybe you liked them, but felt disconnected from their approach. Felt that there was a way to work more deeply with your emotions, but your therapist wanted to talk about your thoughts, and give you homework. Felt really bogged down in the details, and the negative, of what's been going on in your life. Haven't really laughed.

Are you struggling to find your way? Are you feeling stressed out or stuck? Are you struggling to be the best version of yourself? My passion is to help others who may be feeling lost, stuck, or uncertain during critical life changes or circumstances. I specialize in treating Anxiety in children and young adults throughout their college years. My treatment modalities will adjust to the individual's needs and draw from different counseling theories and approaches. I integrate a collaborative approach and see my client as the expert. My passion is to empower individuals toward experiencing inner healing and self-growth.

Today is the day. If you've been hearing yourself say things like "I can't do this anymore", "I just want to be happy", or "now what", it's time to get some support. You may be feeling nervous, or ready to lean in and get started, or both. People often find it difficult to take these first steps, and find a helpful support essential in the process as they address mental health challenges, life transitions, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, low self esteem, and general feelings of being lost. I'm here to walk with you as we get the lay of the land and develop a clear pathway to where you want to go.

My therapeutic approach revolves around you—your unique needs, dreams, and the pursuit of genuine peace of mind. In my practice, I've had the privilege of working with extraordinary individuals like yourself, addressing a range of concerns. Many seek support for navigating the intricate landscape of emotions associated with depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, or grief and loss.

You may have considered finding a therapist for a while, wondering whether it's worth the risk. Are you struggling with physical symptoms, feelings or behaviors you don't particularly like, but can't seem to control? Have you found it difficult to make changes in your life, although you have tried many times on your own? Are you dissatisfied with how your relationships are going? Perhaps you wish you could be a more effective parent? Or maybe you already know there is "stuff" you haven't wanted to touch on your own, but it's not going away......., and you are ready to invest in healing whatever hurts? Then therapy can help.

My approach to therapy is both compassionate and empathetic. I believe we all have the ability to grow and change if we have the necessary support, desire and tools. Through the therapeutic relationship and process, clients can improve the quality of their lives by gaining a better understanding of themselves. My goal is to help my clients gain courage and self awareness to live life fully. My approach is collaborative, intuitive and gestalt. I specialize in grief and loss, trauma, relationship issues, illness, anxiety, depression, women's issues, postpartum depression and issues related to chronic health.

I recognize the strength and courage it takes to seek support, and I believe this is a sign of your resilience. My aim is to create a collaborative relationship with you that is supportive, compassionate, validating, and connected. One of my highest values as a therapist is to meet you where you are, and to work with you toward increasing emotional safety. I value a gentle, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive approach, and we will move at your pace. I specialize in working with highly sensitive people, codependency, childhood emotional neglect, trauma, anxiety, depression, shame, and challenging family relationships.

Do you desire to awaken to your deepest passion, to your life purpose, to your potential? Are you ready to craft a life and relationship of your own creative and bold design? Are you in the midst of a life transition desiring to more fully align with your core values and make space for more peace, passion and pleasure? Are you ready to up-level and transform your relationships and more masterfully connect, communicate and cohabitate? I'd be honored to partner with you and support you in creating a life that is in full alignment with your deepest desires, a life infused with joy and abundance, a life that you absolutely love.

Can you image a life where you are able to treat yourself with kindness and compassion? A life where you can discover the roots of your pain and learn new, healthy ways of approaching daily difficulties? A life where you don’t need to use alcohol and substances to cope with your pain? Whether you are new to therapy and curious about how therapy can benefit you, or are returning to healing, I am here to help. All that is needed to start this process is a willingness to be curious about your life, which is the first step to initiating the changes you would like to make.

Tired of repeating old, unsatisfying patterns in relationship? Ready to break free from constricting insecurities and inhibitions? Need help being kinder and more accepting toward yourself? Want to live less in your thoughts and more in your body? Working therapeutically with expanded states of consciousness allows us to reach to the very sources of psychological suffering - offering release from our deepest and oldest traumas, and restoring a sense of meaning and belonging that modern life has made hard to find.

It’s natural to experience unhelpful patterns or symptoms when we've experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences. We feel off balance, chronically stressed, anxious, or depressed. I prefer to view these symptoms as inner parts who need our attention and care. When these inner parts are healed, they feel less compelled to ruminate, obsess, or depress. That means there is more space for the qualities you want to have in your life, such as creativity, joy, confidence, clarity, peace, and presence.