About 75 percent of people who enter psychotherapy show some benefit from it. Psychotherapy clients experience fewer sick days, less disability, fewer medical problems and increased work satisfaction.
― Erik H. Erikson
I primarily work in-person at my Buckhead office; however, I am able to provide virtual therapy on a case-by-case basis. Current fees range from $220 to $375 and are subject to change. I am not in-network with any insurance providers. Clients may obtain paperwork upon request to file claims for reimbursement.
Psychotherapy is a powerful tool for creating meaningful, lasting change — and it’s my privilege to walk alongside you on that journey.
Individual therapy is the gold standard of healing dyadic relationship. In a safe and confidential environment, you are free to explore all thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. I take a developmental approach to your therapy process, meeting you where you are and working with you to discover your growing edges.
Research consistently shows that the quality of the therapist-client relationship is the single most important factor in treatment success. I use principles from psychoanalysis, attachment theory, and symbolic experiential therapy to inform my participation in your process. I relate well to both men and women in therapy, and clients value my truthfulness, broad knowledge base, and interactive process. We are in this together.
Individual therapy is the gold standard of healing dyadic relationship. In a safe and confidential environment, you are free to explore all thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. I take a developmental approach to your therapy process, meeting you where you are and working with you to discover your growing edges.
Research consistently shows that the quality of the therapist-client relationship is the single most important factor in treatment success. I use principles from psychoanalysis, attachment theory, and symbolic experiential therapy to inform my participation in your process. I relate well to both men and women in therapy, and clients value my truthfulness, broad knowledge base, and interactive process. We are in this together.
When I work with couples and families, I consider two interrelated components: the psychology of the individuals and the shared dynamics of the system. Each of these reciprocally influences the other.
At their best, long-term adult partnerships support and enhance the lives of the individuals involved. Using structural and relational interventions, I help couples interrupt destructive cycles and build a more satisfying relationship. I am skilled with complex and/or high-conflict situations. If you have had unsatisfying previous experiences in couple therapy, I may be able to help you and your partner make progress.
My work with families usually centers around helping parents understand their children and parent in ways that will foster healthy boundaries, respectful communication, cooperation, and peacefulness at home. I believe that all members of a family deserve to live in peace and safety, so that family systems support the actualization of individuals.
When I work with couples and families, I consider two interrelated components: the psychology of the individuals and the shared dynamics of the system. Each of these reciprocally influences the other.
At their best, long-term adult partnerships support and enhance the lives of the individuals involved. Using structural and relational interventions, I help couples interrupt destructive cycles and build a more satisfying relationship. I am skilled with complex and/or high-conflict situations. If you have had unsatisfying previous experiences in couple therapy, I may be able to help you and your partner make progress.
My work with families usually centers around helping parents understand their children and parent in ways that will foster healthy boundaries, respectful communication, cooperation, and peacefulness at home. I believe that all members of a family deserve to live in peace and safety, so that family systems support the actualization of individuals.
ADHD and neurodivergence are only beginning to be fully understood in terms of prevalence, etiology, and co-occurrence with other conditions. Research shows that the development of self-regulation and executive function in childhood is predicated on secure attachment relationships and emotionally safe environments. Unfortunately, many adults have never experienced these basic prerequisites of emotional nurture, which, along with genetic factors, contribute to neuropsychological development.
When we feel safe and secure in our world, we can allow more space in our minds, quiet our bodies, and recover agency. We can, over time, rebuild and strengthen the neural networks that foster working memory, mental flexibility, and intentional action - the building blocks of self-governance.
There is no need to feel ashamed or inadequate if you think, process, and handle your life differently than others. The same qualities that are challenges in one area of life can be huge assets in others. Medication, skills coaching, and psychotherapy are all effective ways of helping you feel well and function at your best, and I want you to feel good about the person you are, today.
Dynamics of empowerment, safety, and emotional connection are always at play in couple relating, and nowhere is this more apparent than in sexual relationships. Sexual relating often reflects a couple's degree of emotional fusion as well as attachment patterns from childhood. Sexual experiences are also physiological, and biological/medical factors must be considered. It takes skill and sensitivity to guide patients through the multiple contributing factors to their sexual problems.
I have found that no one paradigm of sexuality is adequate to treat all sexual concerns. Most often, I see the sexual relationship as a "stage" on which our desires, fears, and personal boundaries are played out. When these factors are successfully addressed in therapy, it often clears the way for an organic process of healthy sexual expression to resume. I also use Sensate Focus to help couples re-approach their sexual relationship in a safe, structured way..
Life transitions, whether expected or unexpected, mark significant changes in an individual's life journey, presenting both challenges and opportunities for personal growth. Divorce, grief and loss, changing or ending a career, or becoming a parent can all present significant challenges to one's sense of self and impact important relationships. These experiences also present opportunities to build resilience, find release and healing, and gain maturity to carry you forward to a more satisfying life.
Humans like to feel in control, but life inevitably throws us curveballs that challenge us to adapt and grow - if we are ready to seize the opportunity. I can help you process your emotions, heal injuries, and find opportunities for growth at every stage along the way.
Learn tools to manage anxiety and stress through therapy focused on mindfulness, CBT techniques, and emotional grounding.
About 75 percent of people who enter psychotherapy show some benefit from it. Psychotherapy clients experience fewer sick days, less disability, fewer medical problems and increased work satisfaction.
― Erik H. Erikson
I primarily work in-person at my Buckhead office; however, I am able to provide virtual therapy on a case-by-case basis. Current fees range from $220 to $375 and are subject to change. I am not in-network with any insurance providers. Clients may obtain paperwork upon request to file claims for reimbursement.
Psychotherapy is a powerful tool for creating meaningful, lasting change — and it’s my privilege to walk alongside you on that journey.
Your baby's first two years of life are critical for healthy psychological development. Understanding and responding to your baby's needs well during this time sets the foundation for lifelong advantages in attachment security, self-regulation, resilience, and happiness. I am passionate about helping new parents get off to a great relational start with their new babies.
I have given talks to large and small groups on a variety of mental health topics including mental health and the performing arts, the mental health benefits of volunteering, parenting teens, and self-care. I have also been featured as a mental health expert on television. Audiences appreciate my ability to synthesize complex ideas into understandable concepts, as well as my engaging style.
I enjoy helping pre-licensed and newly licensed therapists develop themselves as clinicians and build therapy practices they can be proud of. I offer consultation groups for those who want to dive deeper into the theory and practice of psychotherapy and learn how to use the self in the service of therapy.
