Overview
I believe that the best therapeutic relationship is one that is mutually developed according to the unique needs of the client. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmentalenvironment in which clients experience a sense of trust and respect for their choices. Iemploy an insight-oriented, psychodynamic perspective and try to help clients become more aware of underlying thoughts, feelings and behaviors that may contribute to their current difficulties. In addition, I use family systems theory to understand the patterns thatdevelop in relationships and to help clients change those patterns. While therapy may seemto focus on perceived problems, I believe that it is also helpful to learn fromclients’strengths and successes and to examine what is going well in their lives.

Specialties:

• ADD/ADHD
• Adolescent
• Adults
• Anxiety
• Behavioral Disorders
• Behavioral Problems
• Bipolar Disorder
• Career Transition
• Children
• Chronic Illness / Caretaking
• Chronic Pain
• Communication
• Couples
• Crisis Counseling
• Depression
• Divorce Counseling
• Gay/Lesbian Issues
• General
• Grief/Loss
• Intimacy
• Marriage/Family
• Medical Issues
• Men's Issues
• Mid-Life Transition
• Mood Disorders
• Parenting
• Personality Disorders
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Postpartum Depression
• Relationships
• Seasonal Affective Disorder
• Self Esteem
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexuality
• Stress
• Suicide Survivors and Family
• Trauma
• Women's Issues

Additional information


Gender: Female

Years in Practice: 24

Average Cost Per Session: $175.00

Accepted Insurance Plans:
Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Uniform Medical Plan, First Choice, possibly others. I'm willing to bill as an out-of-network provider for plans I don't accept. For those not using insurance, I have a sliding fee scale available based on household income. It ranges from $60-$175 per session

Education:
MA - Psychology - University of Notre Dame - 1992 PhD - Counseling Psychology - University of Notre Dame- 1996.

Days and Hours Available:Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30