My Approach

My approach is warm, personalized, and evidence-based.

I work with my patients to set personalized, achievable goals, find better ways to cope and manage stressful situations, and build on individual strengths. We will develop our treatment plan as a team and move at a pace that feels right for you.

I have expertise in both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), two short-term, solution-focused approaches shown to be highly effective in the research literature. I also have advanced training in Schema Therapy. I frequently combine these approaches with other evidence-based techniques to provide treatment that is individually-tailored to each patient’s needs. These may include emotion-focused therapy, mindfulness techniques, exposure therapy, assertiveness training, or other approaches.

The duration of treatment varies. I aim to provide efficient relief from distress, and to teach patients to “become your own therapist,” as I believe this best prepares individuals to manage future stressful situations. Many problems can be effectively addressed in a short-term treatment (10-20 sessions). However, for enduring problems of a longstanding nature, a longer-term treatment may be necessary to provide lasting gains.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

The central principle of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is that errors in thinking can cause unnecessary emotional and behavioral problems. In CBT, patients learn techniques to recognize and change these patterns of problematic thinking in order to improve mood and overall functioning. CBT is a time-limited, problem-focused and evidence-based form of psychotherapy that is adapted for the needs of each individual.

Interpersonal Psychotherapy

Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) is a time-limited, evidence-based form of psychotherapy that focuses on relieving symptoms by improving interpersonal functioning. The central principle in IPT is that psychological symptoms can be understood as a response to current difficulties in everyday relationships with other people.

Schema Therapy

Schema Therapy is a type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) developed specifically for resolving chronic mood problems and interpersonal difficulties. Schema Therapy is well supported in the research literature, and helps patients to make changes to longstanding relationship patterns, improve mood and sense of well-being, and pursue a meaningful life. Schema Therapy can be especially helpful for those who have experienced substantial adversity early in their lives. Schema therapy is a long-term form of psychotherapy, with treatment length depending upon the nature of the specific problems to be addressed.