welcome

I enjoy working with a diversity of people on a wide variety of issues. Some people work with me briefly to address problems related to a specific situation or life transition, others are seeking help with patterns that they have struggled with for a long time. Along the way, additional areas for potential growth often come into focus as our work deepens.

psychoanalytic therapy

My aim is to provide a safe context for exploring multiple levels of your experience. Over time, we will think together about the important connections and patterns that emerge. This will be a creative process centered on shared curiosity about your mental life. It is likely to be challenging because it will involve becoming more aware of internal conflicts and painful emotional states. However, it is also likely to be deeply rewarding as you discover ways of being more fully engaged in work, love, and play. Since consistency is important for generating the depth of understanding that makes this work effective, we will meet once or twice weekly. 

parent work

I work with people of all ages. When I work with young people, I also meet with the important adults in their life on a regular basis. These meetings are focused on the joys and challenges of being a parent or caregiver. We will use this time to talk about your child's needs and work together to develop a deeper understanding of your relationship with them.

medication

I prescribe psychiatric medication conservatively as an adjunct to ongoing psychotherapy.