My Approach

I use an integrative approach in my work with patients.  This means I use tools from several different theories of psychology to help you improve yourself.  Specifically, I draw from psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and humanistic approaches.  
I work with patients age 15 and older.  

Psychologist or Psychiatrist?

People are often curious as to the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist. Psychologists provide psychotherapy, not medication.  A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in prescribing medication to manage mood disorders.  I can recommend several psychiatrists in the area should you decide medication is an option that you would like to explore.  

Typical Treatment

Our first session, the intake, will last between 60 and 90 minutes.  All sessions after the intake will last between 45-50 minutes.  Some patients desire a course of therapy that is brief, lasting only six to eight sessions.  Other patients feel they benefit from ongoing treatment that may last several years.  Either is acceptable; it's really about finding what works for you.  

I work under the supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist.  Psychologists are required to take a licensing examination, called the Examination for the Professional Practice of Psychology, or EPPP.  I am currently studying to take the examination for the first time.  Until I've earned my license, I will work under my supervisor's license.  I can provide you with my supervisor's name during our phone consultation.  This means that confidentiality between us is slightly modified.  When a psychologist is licensed and not therefore working under supervision, what you say in session stays between you and the therapist unless you reveal that you could harm yourself or someone else. Since I'm not yet licensed, my supervisor and I will regularly check in about your case to make sure you're getting the best possible care. My rates are adjusted to reflect my unlicensed status.