PSYCHOTHERAPY People who come to me for therapy or personal growth are children, adolescents, and adults. My clients come to me with a variety of needs that are best met through exploring and developing relevant insights and life skills, releasing painful emotions and/or memories, and/or tapping into their own deeper selves through guided talk therapy, alternative (Mind-Body-Spirit) healing techniques, Sandtray and/or Play Therapy approaches. Clients are seen in individual, family or group counseling sessions based on need and preference. Clients come from a wide variety of backgrounds, cultures and situations to address a range of needs. Why do people come for therapy? People come to psychotherapy for a number of reasons. People who seek therapy are sometimes in life transitions that involve "growing pains", such as changes in educational circumstances (such as a change in school, return to school, or learning problems), family circumstances (such as births, deaths, marriage, divorce, re-marriage, moving, or children leaving) or work situations (such as adjustment to a new job, loss of a job, or dissatisfaction with current employment). Others come to therapy to adjust to life events in loved ones (such as coping with problems of adult children) or to feel less anxious, depressed, confused, angry, worried, or upset. Some people come to explore patterns in their relationships and to develop more positive patterns. Many clients have had traumatic experiences that continue to affect them and wish to be free of this pain and struggle. Most are interested in personal growth to assist them in attaining their full potential in life, to lift the barriers to that attainment and to connect with their own life passions more effectively and thoroughly. Click here for more about my style of therapy. Areas of Specialization I specialize in treating the type of difficulties described above. In particular, I see many adults who were physically or sexually abused and people who come to cope with grief, depression, divorce and other life transitions. I also work with women in need of empowerment and those struggling with relationship difficulties and other personal and/or family stressors. In addition, I work with children and adolescents around physical and sexual abuse issues, developmental delays and learning problems, behavior problems, depression, anxiety, divorce or other stressors, sibling issues and grief. Benefits of Therapy How people benefit from therapy depends on the reasons they initially seek therapy. However, generally, a person can expect to know her/himself better, feel more confident and be more appreciative of her/himself. At the end of therapy, a client can expect to feel positive emotions and emotional freedom more often. In addition, a person will develop more stability in, understanding of and control over emotions such as sadness, anxiety, anger, grief, and worry. He/she is likely to be better able to achieve personal and relational goals; to problem-solve in difficult situations; to feel more satisfied with his/her life and relationships; to be less influenced by past traumas and/or struggles; to know his/her opinions and voice them; and to grow during life transitions and challenges. Children and adolescents will also behave in more age-appropriate and adaptive ways, feel more confident about themselves and their relationships, have more positive emotions, manage difficult emotions more adaptively, communicate in effective ways, achieve their goals more easily, and resume making good progress on all aspects of their own developmental path(s). Free Consultation There is no charge for a consultation by telephone or email about whether we would work well together. Choosing a psychologist is a very important and personal decision. I welcome the opportunity to answer your questions to assist you in making that decision. You may call me at 215-672-6627 or email me for your free consultation or to make your first appointment. Top of Page | Site Map