am a licensed psychotherapist since 1989 specializing in the treatment of addictions - including alcohol, drug, gambling, shopping, food and s*x addiction. My clinical experience informs my belief that addictions develop as the result of learned helplessness in the context of unproductive family dynamics. I am an intensively trained Family Therapist; having studied four years directly under Linda
Anderson, LCSW, a Salvador Minuchin trained Family Therapist. By examining the family dynamics that no longer serve you well, together we will collaborate to create more joyful, more meaningful and more nourishing relationships for you and for your loved ones. As a Child and Adolescent therapist with significant experience in many settings including DFCS and DJJ, I greatly enjoy the work of empowering children and creating new, healthy boundaries using talk therapy, play therapy, sand tray therapy and other creative approaches. As a former Clinical Supervisor, I have managed, trained and supervised both new and experienced clinicians in order to ensure quality of care and optimal outcomes for children, adults and families. You really can get your needs and desires met – and once you do your need for addictive, unsatisfying and destructive behaviors will no longer be compelling or necessary. I am very much looking forward to working with you.
