About

My goal in counseling others is to restore or create health within each individual and to facilitate connection between people and their loved ones. I believe that problems arise when people become disconnected from themselves and others. They become stuck in patterns of fear and anxious clinging, detachment and avoidance, disappointment and anger. When parents are having difficulties, their children tend to act out or become withdrawn and isolated. Since 1990 I have worked with individuals and families to improve communication, restore healthy family functioning, and create lovingkindness. I respect the uniqueness of each person and so I modify the treatment to fit each person's needs. For example, I use body-oriented therapies; emotion-focused therapy; comprehensive energy psychology methods; sandtray, art, and play therapies; and dialectical-behavioral techniques. I teach relaxation, self care, communication and collaborative problem solving skills.