about me

I believe that we are primarily social beings and that our relationships, past and present, continuously impact our growth as individuals.  Humans are highly resilient, and we tend to persevere through negative experiences.  However, certain relationships can have long-lasting negative consequences on how we see ourselves and engage with the people in our lives.  When this happens, people often find themselves in a dysfunctional and frustrating pattern of maladaptive thinking and behavior that results in persistent interpersonal struggles.  

 
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy. ​I specialize in helping individuals overcome negative mood symptoms - such as depression and anxiety - often related to everyday life stressors, such as social, marital, or family discord, work-related conflicts, health problems, and financial concerns.  I can also help you if you feel stuck or unable to let go of an unhealthy past relationship or childhood trauma.  
 

​​​Our work will focus on identifying the maladaptive and distorted thinking patterns that interfere with appropriate responses to life's hardships, and you will learn how to manage those stressors in more rational, adaptive, and realistic ways!  I hope to become your rational and compassionate voice, the one that will help you make better choices and lead to better self-esteem, healthier boundaries, and, ultimately, greater happiness. 

You will find that changing the way you think will help you:

• feel better about yourself
• interact more effectively with your family, friends, and coworkers
• balance life's demands while prioritizing your mental and physical health.