Good Listener

Listening is both a skill and an art...

Through careful listening, I provide my clients with the experience of being heard. I can understand the client, their problems and their perspective. It is a major part of developing a working therapeutic relationship.

Present and Responsive

I endeavor to build a connection with my clients so I can truly comprehend how they are doing and feeling. I am extremely responsive and available to my clients, especially during times of crisis.

Experienced, Highly Trained and Knowledgeable

I have been licensed as a Psychologist and practicing for over 25 years. I have worked in a number of clinical settings and organizations with a diverse range of clients. I excelled in college, graduate school and clinical settings. I have two Masters Degrees and a Doctorate and have written four books. I have been on committees for the Medical Board and State Bar and have taught in several graduate programs. 

Intuitive and Understanding

My intuition with clients is very keen and deeply ingrained from years of clinical practice. I am trustworthy, respectful of my clients’ perspectives, but not gullible and have an abiding sense of awe and humility as I earn my clients’ trust in understanding their experiences and difficulties. 

Agile

Clients feel that I respond well to their individual needs. I will play games with kids on the floor at my office and when invited, have attended soccer, football and baseball games of my adolescent clients to show my interest and support.

Reassuring and Supportive

This is an extremely important aspect in building therapeutic trust with my clients. I am supportive of their vulnerability and their efforts to actively help themselves.

Resourceful and Confident

I am very well connected to other professionals and organizations/agencies within the community. I know who to turn to when looking for a specific educational programs/schools, physicians, 12 step or treatment programs or tutoring organizations. I make very appropriate and necessary referrals in consultation with my clients. I remain confident about what I do, to actively support my clients, demonstrating that I can help my clients to attain better lives.