I work with a highly diverse clientele: individuals and couples from the general public, persons in specialized occupations (e.g., police, physicians), and corporate clients. Here are some of the reasons people have come to see me:
Mood | Relationships | Transitions |
---|---|---|
Depression Abuse Anxiety Panic Anger Self-esteem Lonliness |
Couples Therapy Conflict Emotional Withdrawal Abusive Relationships Infidelity Assertiveness |
Grief and Loss Post-divorce Retirement Parenting Leaving Home |
Trauma | Stress | Personal Growth |
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Childhood PTSD Car Accidents War Trauma Bullying |
Stress Managment Workplace Burnout Learning to Relax |
Boosting Creativity Spirituality Changing Careers |
Here are some of the ways psychotherapy may help you.
If you are:
- Having negative thoughts, feeling hopeless and worthless
- Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or panicky
- Experiencing anger and conflict at home and work
- Finding little or no enjoyment in life
- Frustrated with blocked productivity and creativity
Psychotherapy can help you:
- Challenge negative, irrational thinking
- Reduce irritability and improve relationships
- Boost morale and a sense of hope for the future
- Live a more productive and creative life
- Understand yourself, feel calmer
Relationships
Many couples struggle with:
- Having the same argument again and again
- A once-romantic relationship that has become cold and distant
- Feeling that their needs are not heard
- Loss of trust following an affair
Couples therapy can help you:
- Find out what is disrupting your relationship
- Learn healthy ways of communicating
- Rekindle friendship and romance
- Have collaborative rather than accusatory conversations
- Move beyond betrayal to new levels of trust and intimacy
Trauma
Common symptoms of psychological trauma:
- Intense anxiety after a catastrophic event (i.e., abuse, car accident, victim of a crime)
- Disturbed sleep, no appetite
- Low stress tolerance and mood swings
- Persistent depression, anger, and/or guilt
Psychotherapy Can Help You:
- Reduce the “alarm” reaction following trauma
- Recover from past abuse, or escape current abuse
- Increase your sense of resilience and feel calmer
- Find words for and process a devastating loss
Life Transitions
Major life transitions and challenges include:
- Leaving home for the first time
- Life after divorce: who am I?
- Life after retirement: who am I?
- Supporting children and ageing parents
Psychotherapy Can Help You:
- View transitions as positive challenges
- Develop a life and/or career plan
- Increase your sense of hope for the future
- See your life from a new perspective
Self-Esteem
Signs of Low Self-Esteem:
- Feelings of inferiority, being hard on yourself
- Self-sabotage: being your own worst enemy
- Fear of expressing yourself
- Difficulty accepting praise
- Sensitivity to criticism
Psychotherapy Can Help You:
- Learn to appreciate yourself
- Learn to challenge negative self-talk
- Become more assertive (and enjoy it)
- Develop a realistic view of self and others
Parenting
Common Parenting Concerns:
- Feeling overwhelmed by the demands of parenthood
- Exhaustion and burnout
- Disagreement as how to raise your child
- Children easily push your anger buttons
- Children don’t listen to you
Psychotherapy Can Help You:
- Develop confidence by trusting your instincts
- Prevent problems before they become unmanageable
- Maintain a loving relationship with your children
- Learn to parent collaboratively
- Find ways to communicate effectively with your children
Grief Counseling
Typical Reactions to Loss:
- Overwhelming sadness
- Numbness and denial
- Feelings of abandonment
- Intense anger and irritability
- Guilt
Grief Counseling Can Help You:
- Move through the grieving process
- Express thoughts and feelings about the loss
- Address “unfinished business”
- Meet life challenges that follow the loss
- Avoid depression by staying connected with others
Problems in the Workplace
Common Workplace Problems include:
- Bullying by boss or coworkers
- Blocked productivity and creativity
- Feeling like “a square peg in a round hole”
- Job Stress
- Burnout
Psychotherapy Can Help You:
- Develop healthy and effective responses to bullies
- Regain energy and creativity
- Find the right career
- Develop effective stress management strategies
- Avoid burnout by promoting self-care