I work with adults facing difficult relationships, family conflicts, and life transitions, aswell as parents, families, and older adolescents. My approach draws on cognitive,psychodynamic, and psychoeducational methods, including TEAM-CBT, Acceptanceand Commitment Therapy (ACT), Parent Management Training, and Parenting withLove and Limits.
About me
Before becoming a therapist, I spent more than 30 years in advertising as a writer, global creative leader, and agency founder. My work required me to understand people, question assumptions, and look at problems from different perspectives. Those experiences, along with my clinical training, shape how I work with clients today. I help you understand and organize life's complexity so you can see your choices more clearly. The decisions are yours.
My approach
Relationships, competing responsibilities, and unexpected changes can make it difficult to see a situation clearly or know what to do next. Sometimes you understand the problem but can't figure out how to get your arms around it. Sometimes you may not even be sure what the problem is. In families, this can show up as arguments that keep repeating, distance that has crept in, or a connection that once felt strong but no longer does.
Our work begins with understanding what's happening and considering it from different perspectives. We may explore how past experiences influence your current thoughts, feelings, and responses. We look at what matters to you, the choices available to you, and the consequences that may come with those choices. I don't assume that every struggle is a disorder or that every problem has a tidy solution, but clarity can help you decide how you want to respond.
I draw on clinical approaches according to what will best serve you and your situation. Just as important is the relationship we develop. It is my job to help you feel heard, understood, and respected, while creating room for honest conversation and a willingness to examine ideas, assumptions, and behaviors—even when doing so isn't always comfortable.
Who I work with
I work with adults facing difficult relationships, family conflicts, and life transitions. I also work with parents and families struggling to understand one another, as well as older adolescents dealing with the challenges of growing up and finding their place in the world. A growing part of my practice includes men and fathers and the unique issues that come with being male in the 21st century.
Outside the therapy room
Outside of my clinical work, I've served my community as a member of the board of education, a youth baseball coach, and a mentor. I currently consult with the JCK Foundation, which promotes mental health resilience in schools, businesses and communities.
Credentials
- B.A., Johns Hopkins University
- M.S.W., Yeshiva University
- TEAM-CBT Certification
- Parenting with Love and Limits Certification
- Parent Management Training
- ACT Training