I have been a practicing psychotherapist for over 35 years. After finishing my degree, I worked in a hospital setting which provided me the opportunity to treat vulnerable patients whose illnesses at that time in their lives required the safety of a contained environment and the availability of always present care. These four years have proved invaluable in my training and in my understanding of and compassion for the human condition. The bulk of my career has been spent in group practice with trusted and committed colleagues. You could say we’ve professionally “grown up” together. Of course we take the task of healing very seriously. We study together and are committed to continually taking an honest look at ourselves in order to improve our ever-evolving understanding of the interplay between us and our patients. This is work I value highly, believe in deeply, and find so meaningful. Each day I sit with courageous and often determined people as they resolve life’s conflicts and difficulties. The road is rarely easy or painless, but with the aid of a safe and steady relationship, much can be accomplished. During the course of therapy, people can make lasting changes. They can recognize the patterns of living that served them growing up, but no longer work. Then with a trusted hand, they can begin to try new ways of relating to others, being more productive and finding more satisfaction in life. I’m often touched as anxiety decreases, intimacy improves, self-confidence grows and the sparkle returns to their eyes as they get better.
