As a strength based, cognitive-behavioral therapist, I view counseling as an opportunity for  clients to gain insight into patterns of thinking and behavior. Sometimes we get so caught up in the “problem”, that we are unable to see the solutions which are right in front of us. I work with  my clients to help them identify their strengths and resources and to explore their “problem”  from multiple perspectives. This process allows them to develop insight into patterns of thinking which may be holding them back or keeping them stuck while clarifying a plan of attack and to putting it into action.

When appropriate I also borrow from other schools of thought and may utilize a variety of different tools or techniques which may be of benefit throughout the process of counseling. For example, I incorporate stress management training into much of my work with clients, and when working with couples I borrow heavily from the work of John Gottman and Daniel Wyle’s collaborative couples counseling model.