Crucial to my work is helping people to find what works for them; it's not always easy to figure out the best path in life or in therapy. if I can't be of optimal help, I always offer other ideas. This helps people know that they can see me for a period of time, stop when they want to, and always contact me at a later date if they wish to continue.

I establish a partnership and offer suggestions of alternative behaviors to try between sessions. My goal is not compliance, but awareness of the experience of either trying the new behavior or considering it and rejecting it.

Areas of specialization: Couples therapy, recovery from substance abuse and related family issues, gay and lesbian population, anxiety disorders.