- Eating Disorders: anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, negative beliefs about body size that determine your self-worth, “yo-yo dieting” and compulsive/emotional eating.
- Teenagers and Children: peer relationships, school problems (behavioral and learning), suicidality, self-harm, difficulties with relationships/sexual boundaries, depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol problems, constant fighting with parents, etc.
- Family: alignment of parenting styles, setting age-appropriate boundaries for children and teens, working as a family to manage dangerous behaviors or illness in one family member, finding ways to stay emotionally connected and preserving marital relationship in the midst of family demands.
- Navigation of Life Transitions: job changes, birth of children, adoption, launching children from home, balancing work/school/extracurricular activities/family demands (pace of living), divorce, step-family issues, parenting children with special needs, caring for young children and aging parents.
- Adult Children of Alcoholics: help for family members impacted by drug and alcohol use or recovery.
- Trauma: history of/or current difficulties with physical, sexual or emotional abuse and neglect (parent or child).
- Difficulty with Moods: depression, anxiety and mood regulation problems.
- Consultation: for medical doctors who are attempting to address/determine how a patient’s psychological status is impacting medical treatment.
- Supervision: for therapists-in-training
If the issue that prompts you to look for help isn’t listed here, please feel free to call and discuss your needs with me. If you seek assistance with an area that is not part of my practice focus, I am happy to provide you with additional resources and referrals.