With more than thirty years in practice, I have the expertise that matters to you. (Please see my bio.) I work best with adults who are stuck but not afraid of a challenge to move themselves toward their goals. I provide a safe space in which to sort through the psychological issues that bring you to therapy. I am supportive and have been told I am a good listener as well as empathic.
My
style is active and interactive which allows you to move ahead, in an approach
specifically tailored for you. After all the years I have been a
therapist I no longer subscribe to one particular theoretical orientation.
Instead, I see usefulness in many orientations and draw from these as
necessary.
Beyond talking, other ways of working together include:
homework, relaxation training, and strategies for managing stress. We are
likely to explore your thoughts, feelings and actions in the present, engaging
the past when relevant, and building bridges to a realistic future.
Whether you've experienced a recent crisis or have been
working on yourself for many years I have the skills and experience to help you
explore the relevant issues. What's more, my philosophy includes going
beyond a return to your previous level of health. I think that most
of us are capable of moving into a more positive, optimistic space than we
thought was possible. There is a new approach in psychology, called
Positive Psychology, designed to move you in this direction. Look to the Philosophy page on my website.
In addition to my therapy services, I provide executive coaching and have worked with executives, managers, entrepreneurs and corporate individual contributors in Silicon Valley. I also use the concept of "emotional intelligence" to teach high achievers to develop the self awareness and interpersonal skills that lead to successful balance in career and life. To learn more about my executive coaching business, please see that website: executive-coach.com