It is being seen, respected, and understood that makes a world of difference in the universe of human suffering. And further, knowing oneself is true wisdom.

I am a psychologist with 35 years of experience. In my practice I see individual adults and couples. My work is informed by affect psychology, and by psychodynamic and mindfulness based understandings of human psychology.

I also have been Clinical Director at Community Legal Services And Counseling Center (CLSACC) in Cambridge. The agency serves low income, uninsured and underinsured people, and sees them for reduced fees: There, I teach psychotherapy and also supervise students and new psychotherapists.

I perform psychological evaluations of refugees who have been tortured, or who have experienced violence and who are seeking legal status in the United States. This work is offered for attorneys representing immigrants in court proceeedings.

For many years I  have worked as a consultant  to attorneys, and see attorneys in my private psychotherapy practice. I also work with graduate students and trainees in the mental health professions.

[There is a sliding scale in my practice for people who have difficulty accessing needed services  due to obstacles, restrictions or limits placed on treatment by health insurance entities].