Most couples indicate that they would like to work on communication. I use a couple-specific approach  that blends the modalities of Gottman and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Together, we examine the repeating pattern of conflict and explore the meaning of the conflict cycle as well as provide tools to alter unhealthy, but familiar, patterns. Homework is often part of couples work.

One of my favorite populations is young women enrolled in college, navigating independence from their parents and a still-developing sense of self (i.e., values,  interests, boundares). Within this population, I am competent in addressing Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, and OCD. 

OCD is a professional and personal interest of mine. I use a variety of tools and approaches to unpack the full extent of compulsions and help the client embrace the anxiety, recover, and find a place of remission. I use both ERP and I-CBT (inference-based CBT) to treat OCD. I am a member of the International OCD Foundation and participate in multiple OCD consult groups with other OCD therapists in the United States and abroad.

Do you find yourself in the same conflict cycle with your adult child or other family member? I enjoy working with families to resolve issues and improve communication.