My Background
* BA in Psychology from Oberlin College, 1987
* Predoctoral internship at the University of Cincinnati Counseling Center
* Ph.D. from Miami University (APA accredited, 1995)
* Licensed in Massachusetts, 1997
I have provided individual therapy to adults since 1996, and have had a private practice since 2000. My special interests include mood disorders like anxiety and depression, grief, relationship problems, sorting out one's direction in life, along with alternate lifestyle, spirituality and sexuality issues. I also do pet-loss grief counseling.
My approach is curious, respectful and non-judgmental, so I'm easy to work with if you come from a lifestyle or identity that is unusual. I have experience with many kinds of diversity, and also plenty of experience in working with people who have more mainstream lives. I spent many years working both in Lawrence, MA and near the financial district in Boston, so I have experience with people from many different backgrounds. Because I only have office access two days a week in my small practice, I'm best at working with people who are unlikely to be in major crisis or need to see me several times a week. I specialize in working with individual adults, and can't see couples, children or families.
I value your time and money, and will do my best to work with you quickly, efficiently, and according to what our schedules allow. If I'm not the right person for you, I'll be happy to help you find someone who is a better match.
I am in-network for Blue Cross/Blue Shield only, but I also take many out-of-network or PPO plans. Either way, you should contact your insurance company to make sure there will be no problem covering me under your specific plan. I will take care of billing your plan for you, even if it's an out-of-network plan. Unfortunately, I can't take Medicaid unless it's a Blue Cross plan.
If you have any questions, or would like to talk about the possibility of scheduling a session, please feel free to e-mail me or call. I will get back to you the same day if you e-mail, and by the following Monday if you call. Right now (end of June) I have a number of times available, especially on Mondays, including some after-work times. E-mail me if you'd like to see what I have available!
* Predoctoral internship at the University of Cincinnati Counseling Center
* Ph.D. from Miami University (APA accredited, 1995)
* Licensed in Massachusetts, 1997
I have provided individual therapy to adults since 1996, and have had a private practice since 2000. My special interests include mood disorders like anxiety and depression, grief, relationship problems, sorting out one's direction in life, along with alternate lifestyle, spirituality and sexuality issues. I also do pet-loss grief counseling.
My approach is curious, respectful and non-judgmental, so I'm easy to work with if you come from a lifestyle or identity that is unusual. I have experience with many kinds of diversity, and also plenty of experience in working with people who have more mainstream lives. I spent many years working both in Lawrence, MA and near the financial district in Boston, so I have experience with people from many different backgrounds. Because I only have office access two days a week in my small practice, I'm best at working with people who are unlikely to be in major crisis or need to see me several times a week. I specialize in working with individual adults, and can't see couples, children or families.
I value your time and money, and will do my best to work with you quickly, efficiently, and according to what our schedules allow. If I'm not the right person for you, I'll be happy to help you find someone who is a better match.
I am in-network for Blue Cross/Blue Shield only, but I also take many out-of-network or PPO plans. Either way, you should contact your insurance company to make sure there will be no problem covering me under your specific plan. I will take care of billing your plan for you, even if it's an out-of-network plan. Unfortunately, I can't take Medicaid unless it's a Blue Cross plan.
If you have any questions, or would like to talk about the possibility of scheduling a session, please feel free to e-mail me or call. I will get back to you the same day if you e-mail, and by the following Monday if you call. Right now (end of June) I have a number of times available, especially on Mondays, including some after-work times. E-mail me if you'd like to see what I have available!