GENERAL MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY

Individuals | Mariage Preparation | Couples | Families


As a general practitioner, I have training and experience in many approaches to psychotherapy. I find it useful to think about my work in four interrelated categories of physical, emotional, cognitive and meaning-making or the big picture. Our theories and psychotherapeutic approaches tend to address one of these aspects more directly than the others. However, in the end, all these elements are intertwined to create this 'one life' that we each have.



I have been influenced in my work by many traditions including but not limited to:

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Family Systems & Family Development Over the Life Span Child Development Relationship Development Theories for Parents and Adult Relationships Building Resilience in Self and Relationships Narrative Therapy Communication Approaches Problem-solving Approaches Conflict Resolution Approaches Therapeutic techniques that enhance awareness of ourselves and our choices EFT–a take home technique for restoring calmness in emotional turbulence Spiritual aspects of the therapeutic process Energy Psychology John Gottman – Habits of Effective Couples Brian Atkinson – Neurobiology of Love Dan Siegel – Interpersonal Neurobiology Bill O’Hanlon – Spirituality in Psychotherapy

I strive to create a collaborative partnership with my clients in which we are equal but different in that we each have something unique to contribute.

With Individuals, I have worked to help my clients to:

Survive and thrive through difficult life transitions Understand and move forward in problematic relationships Address anxiety and destructive emotions Find personal truth and integrity through grief and loss

In the often overlooked tradition of Marriage Preparation I assist new partners to learn effective communication and conflict resolution skills in critical areas BEFORE they need them. This is particularly important for second marriage families or stepfamilies.

I work with Couples in counseling to

Recognize and resolve relationship difficulties Develop communication skills for intimacy Learn how to make conflict safe and constructive

For Families I provide psychotherapeutic support for:

Marital problems Parenting Education and Support Addressing children’s concerns Moving past sibling conflict Addressing family relationships that are stuck or in chronic conflict Working to resolve tensions with extended family

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