Our lives are full of obstacles that that can prevent us from living life to it's fullest. Some obstacles we seem to bring upon ourselves while others are thrust upon us. Overcoming these obstacles can be difficult and sometimes painful. I see my role, as a therapist, as helping individuals identify the thoughts and emotions connected to life's challenges and dealing with them in a way which promotes understanding, growth and healing.For over 20 years I have worked with clients in a variety of settings. In private practice, some of the challenges I have helped clients deal with include grief, low self-esteem, family conflicts, difficult child custody proceedings, caregiver guilt and stress and the dealing with the daily challenges of living with a variety of mental disorders.I offer a safe, non-judgmental setting. We explore the specific challenges you are facing which impede your ability to live life to its fullest. Based upon your individual goals and life experiences, the focus of our work may be solution based, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic or interpersonal. Often a combination of therapeutic approaches is effective.