My goal in working with my clients and patients is to assist them in moving forward in a strong positive way, both personally and professionally. In the process, I work on the following:

• Develop and accomplish personal and professional goals
• Identify and enhance strengths
• Improve interpersonal relationships
• Solve problems
• Eliminate or diminish symptoms
• Strategize how to become more productive and effective
• Create a personal mission statement for the future
• Promote a psychologically healthy lifestyle

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What are some of the issues that you address?

• Anxiety Disorders
• Depression
• Couples/Relationship Problems including Separation and Divorce
• Family Issues
• Dealing with Adult Children
• Coping with Illness
• Self-Esteem/Personal Growth/Enjoying Life to the Fullest
• Work related Conflicts/Career Advancement
• Life Transitions (such as preparing for college, new employment, new relationships, ending relationships, retirement)
• Coaching

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What is the process or approach that you use?

In working with my clients and patients, I take a very pro-active approach. I want each person to develop a better self understanding, work towards solving problems which may have interfered with attaining goals, and look at ways to increase enjoyment of life in general.

My approach is integrative. Once I informally assess, and discuss with the client, I utilize the methods which I believe will help resolve the issues in the most reasonable time possible. At times, I will utilize some cognitive behavioral strategies while always being supportive and empowering.

I respect that today most people are quite busy and do not have unlimited time or financial resources for extended psychotherapy so I strive, in collaboration with the client, so that each session counts. The hope is that the client will develop skills and strategies which can be used long after the sessions are completed.

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What types of clients do you see?

I work with individuals, couples, and families. The age range is late adolescents and adults.

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What type of corporate consulting do you do?

Over the last several years, in addition to my office clinical work, I have consulted with a number of corporations and their staff (from most senior executives to hourly employees). These have included such organizations as Symantec, Boeing/Rocketdyne, and Maritz.

The focus has included the following:
• Professional advancement
• Helping the individual employee become more efficient and productive
• Improving working relationships
• Managing the difficult employee
• Unique issues related to family and small businesses
• Impact of "downsizing"
• Work life balance

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What forms of payments do you accept?

My office practice is fully "fee for service". Upon request, I will provide a statement that you may submit to your insurance carrier for "out of network" reimbursement when your insurance provides for such. Payment is due in full at the time of service.

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