Specialties

Adult children of alcoholic/substance abusers
My experience and training as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, combined with years of family systems training, has prepared me with a unique understanding of the dynamics that occur in families as a result of substance abuse. Growing up with parents who had substance use issues can continue to powerfully affect our experiences and relationships as adults. Therapy can provide a space to better understand the impact of these experiences as well as to minimize their effect on choices, feelings, relationships and parenting style as adults.

Childhood Anxiety

All of us experience some degree of anxiety- this is also true for children. Although some level of anxiety is a natural part of living and does not require treatment, when anxiety begins to impact on a child’s ability to engage in and enjoy age appropriate activities it may be time to seek help. Left untreated, anxiety can cause children to miss out on important learning and social experiences contributing to the development of social and academic difficulties, substance abuse, physical illness and depression. There are evidenced-based treatments to help children and families manage childhood anxiety. In addition to working with children individually, I also help parents learn to respond to their child’s anxiety in helpful ways. 

College Students and Young Adults
Young adulthood is a time of complex personal, emotional and social change. Many young adults experience high levels of stress and anxiety as they face changes in multiple life areas including relationships, living situations, educational demands and vocational pursuits. Psychotherapy can help to build skills to better manage the stress of these rapid changes and to successfully navigate the demands of adult life. Therapy during this phase of life offers an unparalleled opportunity to clarify personal values and to begin to independently envision and create desired lives.