I became a psychotherapist to help people regain their lives, to instill hope in those who see no way out of their despair, and to break the stigma surrounding mental illness through challenging misconceptions about it.

My primary goal as a psychotherapist is to be effective in the work I do with each patient. This means, primarily, establishing a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, security, and respect.

My style is interactive and engaging, providing supportive but direct feedback throughout the process. I look to the patient to identify a focus or starting point for each session, empowering the patient to readily discuss problems that are of most concern as each session begins. I emphasize evaluating patterns and dynamics among people and their relationships, while providing education on the interaction between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I use metaphors, symbolism, and humor to facilitate learning. In the well of unpleasant emotions and tears, there is also a lot of laughter in therapy.