The Psychotherapy Process

I view health as something achieved through active involvement on the part of each individual in respecting, honoring and taking responsibility for his/her physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs. “Illness” is often a sign of needs that aren’t being heard.

l bring my training, experience and caring and creativity to the process. You bring your will, your knowledge of yourself, and an inner wisdom. I call this inner wisdom your “truth compass”. It is that part of you that really knows when something feels “right”. Together we discover understandings and techniques you can use to actively create the changes that are necessary for rebalancing and empowering yourself. Although I will be dedicated to helping you in this process, I cannot do the changing for you. Your own inner commitment is necessary for change to occur.

Generally people seek out therapy when they are in crisis, which often forces them to squarely face and deal with troubling issues/feelings/relationships that have been compromising their lives for years. This makes it an optimal time for growth. Crisis often forces us to break through barriers, and in so doing, provides opportunities for actively creating a more joyous and fulfilling life for ourselves. I feel privileged to be a part of this process in your life.

During our first meetings, I will assess whether I can be of benefit to you. I do not take on clients who, in my professional opinion, I cannot help using the techniques, knowledge and experience I have available. I will, therefore, enter our relationship with an optimistic and open attitude and an eagerness to work with you. If I do not feel that I can be of assistance to you, I will refer you to others who work well with your particular issue.

Typical symptoms and issue that I treat include:

Spiritual Life Coaching

Life coaching is a relationship with the intent of supporting you as you define and focus on creating the life that you want.  I am especially skilled at helping people through spiritually-focused life coaching. I can assist and support you in discovering and defining your spiritual beliefs, and in learning how to enliven your life by bringing your spiritual beliefs into your everyday activities.  Life coaching is not reimbursable by insurance, and can readily be done through phone or skype sessions. The format and focus is individually determined, according to your needs.  For more information, please call or email.

Making an Appointment

Appointments can be made by leaving a message at (201) 659-3060, Ext 15, or by emailing me HERE. When leaving your message, please let me know when you are available for appointments and what your reason for pursuing therapy is at this time.  I will return your call or email as soon as I have an opportunity to do so.  My office hours are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 to 5:00.  If these hours do not work for you, I can refer you to another therapist in my office.