I believe in facilitating and fostering the resiliency of individuals and couples in a non-judgmental, unbiased and open fashion. I direct my attention to the patient(s) feeling secure in expressing any anxiety, fear, depression or feelings of incompatibility; I encourage honesty, openness and sharing in working toward conflict resolution. Together, we devise a mutually-acceptable plan of treatment. The goal is to optimize the quality of my patient(s) life based on the comfort of known quantities and translatable to their individual setting. I expect that each patient has a unique set of life experiences and expectations.

I provide comprehensive services to individuals and couples dealing with stress, transitions or persistent psychological issues. I combine my training in the traditional psychoanalytic modality with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for individuals; and, I use the model of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with couples.  This latter model has shown to be one of the most effective modes of therapy for couples work. I start where the patient is most comfortable and direct the treatment plan according to the patient's needs.

Loop office. Close to public transportation and parking. Flexible appointment times. Extensive work with young adult transitional/relationship issues; couples and group therapy; Georgetown University Maternal/Child Health Fellowship Scholar Award; mental health/health thesis based research; policy/legislative work, US House of Representative; institutional health-related therapeutic interventions.