I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has thirty years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I worked at a community mental health center in Annandale, Virginia for ten years and have had a full-time private practice for over twenty years.

I provide therapy to adult clients seeking help for a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, and stress related to work, school, or family. In addition, I have specialized experience working with families going through divorce, victims of sexual abuse and trauma, and women experiencing fertility problems.
During the first meeting, I gather background information and explore the client's reasons for seeking therapy. Together, we discuss what changes the client hopes to make and how therapy could help accomplish these goals. My approach to therapy is interactive and supportive, as I listen carefully to the client's thoughts and feelings and provide feedback with the aim of increasing self-awareness to help promote change. We may explore relevant areas from the past in order to gain insight into patterns that affect one's present life. However, the main focus is kept on current concerns, and more directive interventions may be integrated into our work as well.

I also conduct therapy with adolescents and children. My therapy process with older adolescents is similar to that with adults. My work with younger children usually involves integrating art, play, and parent consultations into the talk therapy.

Some clients/parents feel satisfied with improvements within a few to several sessions, while other clients remain in therapy for a much longer period of time in order to more comprehensively address their issues. Most clients attend sessions on a weekly basis. However, some individuals attend therapy more or less frequently depending on their treatment goals and needs.