Clinical Services

I provide Individual Psychotherapy, Couples/Marital Therapy, and Family Therapy. My approach to individual psychotherapy is rooted in contemporary standards for evidence based practice as well as the historically rich tradition of depth-oriented psychotherapy. I personally believe every person has the potential to grow and develop their personality in their own unique way. I also believe every person faces challenges in life. Based on my experiences, I have come to view psychotherapy as a valuable resource for understanding the challenges that complicate growth and development and that lead to emotional distress.

My approach to Couples/Marital Therapy draws from the Gottman Technique. I have found that establishing a relational, safe environment provides the best basis for marital therapy, and I tailor my treatment approach to the individual needs and goals of my clients.

In practice, I work from a developmental perspective and maintain focus on the individual and relational growth. I draw from psycho-analytic, existential, and phenomenological theories, but I am also well trained in applying cognitive, behavioral, and dialectical approaches to psychotherapy.

Individual Adults

I provide psychotherapy for individual adults who are facing anxiety, depression, and relational conflicts. I also have experience working with individuals facing complex challenges such as personality disorders, bipolar disorders, and psychotic disorders.

Couples Therapy

My approach to Marital/Couples therapy is based on the work of University of Washington Couple's Therapist Dr. John Gottman. I have found it useful to establish a personal and individualized treatment plan with each new couple. Typically, my work with couples focuses on several goals: To increase insight and empathy for the origin of conflicts; to develop insight into relational needs and wants; to develop the skill of communicating about needs and wants; and to develop a relationship that can foster a meaningful life together.

Clinical Supervision

I am a Washington state approved Clinical Supervisor. I believe psychotherapists benefit from regular supervision meetings designed to address the full dimension of clinical practice. This includes issues relating to law and ethics, vocational development and self-care, integrating theory with clinical practice, discussing specific case material, and ongoing development of dynamics relating to transference and counter-transference. So far, my most rewarding experiences have been working with clinicians who are new to the field or new to depth-work and interested in becoming more effective psychotherapists and are motivated to learn about the contemporary application of psycho-analytic, existential, and phenomenological theory.

I have completed research on several topics that I like to draw from during supervision meetings. This includes the theories of Freud and Jung; British and American Object Relations psycho-analysis; the systemic, historical, and socio-cultural factors contributing to mental illness (e.g., power and oppression, climate change, racial/economic inequality); psychotherapy technique and outcome efficacy studies; and, finally, lifespan development and personality development.