As a registered psychotherapist, with an emphasis on Client Centered Therapy, I respect and try to enhance the innate wisdom of the client. I am trained in and use the modalities of Gestalt, Applied Existential Psychotherapy and Mindfulness Based Psychotherapy. I use these to promote insight, warmth and connection and provide a safe container for healing.

We have to be aware of our emotional pain not only as it arises, but also in its origination and future consequences. Self compassion and awareness of these troublesome issues will allow us to free ourselves from the grip of past trauma or negative patterns and be liberated from a confining future dictated by our past experiences.

I have many years of practical and academic training in Mindfulness Based Philosophy and Psychology. As a Veteran, I am aware of the effects of traumatic events and have used mindfulness techniques to come to terms with these types of experiences in my own life.

In my practice I help people with issues of stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem and feelings of alienation. The approach I use helps people to have a greater sense of safety, well being and joy in their lives.