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Living on the North Shore is a mixed blessing. It comes with countless opportunities and resources and also very unique challenges. Coping with the enormous amount of pressure put on both parents and children can be difficult and overwhelming. I recognize that such factors impact the way people feel about themselves, and can at times block them from moving forward in a healthy way. Therapy can be extremely helpful in navigating these and other challenges.
Family conflicts are often like the story of six blind men describing the shape of an elephant. You may hear teenagers describe the elephant as: “Everything is fine, you are overreacting,” or “I’m never going to be perfect like you want me to be,” or “You don’t really care, you just want to brag to your friends about me.”
Meanwhile, the parents are saying: “I was never like this as a teenager,” or “I am making so many sacrifices for my child and they show no appreciation,” or “I am at the end of my rope and don’t know what else to do.”
It is my job as a therapist to help a family gain the perspective of each individual and collectively create a more accurate description of the elephant. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work under the assumption that…
And the school is saying: “Teachers cannot handle the student's acting out behavior,” or “The student seems disengaged from life at school,” or “The student’s behavior is a symptom of what is going on at home.”
It is my job as a therapist to help a family gain the perspective of each individual and collectively create a more accurate description of the elephant. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work under the assumption that…
- People have the capacity to reach their full potential, and with the help of therapy can work through what may be preventing them from reaching their life goals.
- Individuals are best understood in the context of their families, communities and peer group.
- The family is a very large part of the solution and change process.
- My therapy style should be tailored to the unique needs of each client and family.
I work collaboratively with my clients to help them set and accomplish their own goals. I specialize in counseling adolescents, young adults, and families, and have a particular interest in families affected by substance abuse. I'm also experienced with issues of depression, anxiety, trauma, blended families, divorce and intergenerational conflict.