Through the use of therapy that is sensitive, supporting, and affirming, I have helped adults, couples, and adolescents to deal with the variety of issues that can occur at the different stages of our lives.
I am a Nationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and have experience with the treatment of addictions, chemical dependency, recovery and co-dependency issues. Healing is my goal for those in pain. Whether in need of relationship counseling, problem solving, mood stabilization, resolution to a life challenge or in need of a healing experience from trauma, I look forward to helping you. While my practice is not limited to a specific group of issues, some special areas of focus are:

• Self-esteem issues
• Stress and tension management
• Sexual abuse
• Academic, vocational and employment issues
• Adjustment to medical conditions or illness, including stress-related conditions
• Cultural diversity and acculturation issues
• Eating issues involving bulimia and restriction
• Sexual identity and relationships
• Grief and mourning: responses to losses and transitions involving jobs, careers, relationships with people or pets
• Relationship issues: premarital/marital/partnership, relationship evaluation, separation/divorce, bicultural relationships, intimacy issues, communication difficulties
• Substance use a secondary issue, ACOA issues
• Emotional issues such as depression, anxiety, anger management