Hello! I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Seattle and Bellevue, WA. I work with individuals, couples and familes.
Psychotherapy is a trusting collaboration between therapist and client. In a safe and supportive setting we work together to identify problem areas, determine helpful strategies and options that make sense to you, then work toward real, immediate and long-term solutions. My goal is to provide immediate relief from a stressful situation while understanding the problem in the larger context of your life. I want to help you discover a process of working through issues that leads to a real, long-term solution--to really correct the problem!
Approximately 50% of my clients are couples. I offer pre-marital and marital therapy, and also work with couples who are not married but want assistance with their relationship. Parenting and blended family issues are also specialities. In addition I work with individuals with depression, anxiety and stress, and work related issues.
Initially trained in the psychodynamic school I have expanded the variety of my approaches and expertise through the years. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Systems Therapy are proven methods that are quite effective in treating anxiety and depression and family issues. I feel it's important to have a variety of theoretical and intervention strategies available to treat the issues you bring to therapy. I don't want to 'force a square peg in a round hole' in terms of what I think you need, but match the best possible treatment approaches to match your needs. My treatment approach is tailored for your needs not 'one size fits all'!
My style is interactive and solution-focused. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help you effectively address personal life challenges--both in the short and long term. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual, couple and family to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
I have 2 office locations: N. Seattle and Bellevue which serve the greater Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish and Issaquah areas.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Education
BA, University of Connecticut, 1973.
MA, Univeristy of Connecticut, 1977.
MA, John F. Kennedy University Graduate School of Professional Psychology, 1987.
License, Certifications & Awards
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Washington State, 1996--present.
Certified Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), California, 1989--2000.
Additional Training
Professional Activities and Memberships
Seattle Counselors Association, 1996--present.
