How can therapy help?

People sometimes come to therapy seeking help in getting through a challenging time or in making a difficult decision. At other times they're looking to change long-term patterns of behaving and relating. Some are interested in more generally examining their motivations and increasing their self-awareness — in other words, they want to discover more about themselves. And sometimes we feel lost or hopeless and aren’t sure what to do.

We can also find that our lives and our relationships are sometimes limited, dulled, or stuck; sometimes we don’t seem to have full access to the entirety of our experiences. Or, conversely, our emotions and relationships can be overwhelming. Past confusing or potentially traumatic experiences can often contribute to these blocks, impasses, and confusion.

With a focus on the present, we can revisit and reframe past experiences — and begin changing and improving the quality your life and your relationships currently and moving forward.

Whatever your goal, motivation, or need, I believe psychoanalytic psychotherapy can facilitate discovery and change that can increase self-awareness as well as strengthen and improve the quality of your relationships not only with with the significant people in your life but also — and maybe more importantly — with yourself.

Learn more about my approach to and philosophy of therapy.

Learn more about my experience and training.

If you have further questions or would like to schedule an initial consultation, please do not hesitate to contact me.