MY APPROACH : 

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I practice from my own brand of systemic methodology that has evolved over the years. To be effective, I must understand the system(s) that supports the presenting symptom(s). For example, if I get calls from parents with a symptomatic child or adolescent I will ask the family to come in for an interview and then I present recommendations about how to proceed. This is true as well for a couples.  The goal of my work is to produce real fundamental change. This is done with a variety of techniques and strategies whereby I tap into the natural resources of the individual, and or system (couple, family, extended family, community, business, etc.) through the process of gathering information.   I have expertise in negotiating disengaged, and conflicted relationships. Some of the following issues often precipitate challenges in relationships: a major crisis i.e. drug and alcohol abuse, violence, betray, mental illness, leaving home and other natural transitions in life.  In addition, I provide strategies to help individuals, families, and couples, to get past a stuck or delayed developmental stage. I use a variety of different interactional exercises, and interviewing techniques that are designed to introduce new information.  Re-authoring the individual, family, or couples story is key in the process of creating real fundamental change.  I introduce both in and out of session tasks, rituals and or assignments. These techniques allow the structure and the roles in the family to shift and thus change, can occur.  Families, couples and individuals benefit from my brief model that is action oriented and aimed at producing change.

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My areas of expertise include but are not limited to: 

 

• Family therapy

• Adult therapy

• Couples/marriage therapy

• Abuse (Physical/Sexual, etc)

• Children/Adolescents 

• Anxiety

• Attention Deficit Disorders (ADHD)

• Substance abuse

• Depression

• Dissociative Disorders

• Domestic Violence

• Eating Disorder

• Grief/Bereavement

• Infertility

• Mood Disorder

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

• Personality Disorders

• Psychotic/Schizophrenic Disorders

• Rape Issues

• And more