As a therapist, I strive to motivate, support and educate our clients to become more confident, happy and successful in their lives. Working together, clients and I identify specific goals and develop a plan to realize these goals by challenging dysfunctional thoughts, changing inappropriate behaviors, and understanding emotions.Counseling is valuable in dealing with various situations.We work with many different clients that include:Individual Therapy with Adults (Assertive Communication Skills, Anxiety and Panic Disorders; Stress Management, Depression, ADD/ADHD and Bipolar Disorders; Retirement, Mid-life Crises and other Life Transitions; Addictive, Compulsive and Self-destructive Behaviors; Low Self-esteem, Social Anxiety and Relationship Concerns; Career Dissatisfaction, Anger Management).Marital Counseling (Enrichment; Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills; Premarital Counseling; Infidelity and other Sexual Problems; Understanding the Opposite Sex; Separation and Divorce).Counseling for Children (School issues, Bullying, Self esteem, Divorce, Grief, Family illness, Advocacy for students and families)Family therapy (Conflict-mediation between adult family members; Parenting skills; Managing emotional and behavior problems in and about children; Problems with In-laws and Aging Parents; Blended Families).