I believe my relationship with clients is very important to the therapeutic process. I will listen to you with positive regard and empathy, and without judgement. I will guide you to use your own strengths and to improve and increase your skills. We will work on solving problems in the present. Sometimes we will explore how your past experiences, your family of origin, and your culture have influenced your beliefs and behaviors, parenting style, or your choice of and interactions with your partner.

I will help you to regulate emotions, to create more effective behaviors, and to think realistic positive thoughts.

I will lead couples to mutual understanding; to deeper mutual trust; to effective communication; to kind, safe, and loving actions; and to desired mutual goals.

I will work with parents to firmly, calmly coach their children using effective techniques, rewards, and natural and logical consequences. I will teach families effective communication, problem solving, and conflict reducing strategies.  I will also work with school officials to create safe, effective, positive classrooms and schools to address your child's or teenager’s specific needs.

I use an eclectic combination of several Therapeutic approaches:  Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Family Systems Therapy, Play Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). I use both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and The Imago Model for couples and marital counseling.