Therapy and Assessment Services

for adult patients 18 years of age or older
Therapy and Treatment Approach

My approach is grounded in humanistic-existential and cognitive-behavioral therapies; however, over the years, other influences have included psychodynamic as well as strength and mindfulness-based approaches. Have you tired of the psychological jargon yet? Okay. I approach each client as having unique needs and I tailor my interventions to best fit those needs. Whether you need LGBT couple's therapy, interracial couple's therapy, or individual therapy, I can do it all. Therapy can be a life-changing process that allows clients to grow by gaining a deeper understanding of themselves. The therapy process requires an environment that the client experiences as “safe.” I do this best by being genuine, warm and empathic. My approach is also open and very collaborative. Collaboration in this context means that we are partnering in this venture. I will encourage you to participate in defining problems and setting goals. This is about you and I want to help you reach your therapy goals.

Psychological Assessments

As a licensed psychologist, I provide assessment services for psycho-educational, personality, and cognitive issues. I also assist mental health and medical professionals by providing diagnostic clarification assessments. In essence, I’ve been trained to conduct interviews, administer standardized tests, interpret the results and diagnose disorders from the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition), and provide both verbal and written feedback of the findings. Assessment referrals may come from the clients themselves, parents of college students, or as noted above professionals seeking diagnostic clarification.

NOTE: Due to COVID precautions, I am currently only conducting diagnostic clarification assessments, that does not involve extensive in-person testing. This excludes ADHD/ADD and learning disorder assessments at this time. I am also conducting personality assessments. These tests can be taken at home and returned to me. Interviews can either be completed via a secure online site or potentially in-person. If you have any questions, please contact me.

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