I am a licensed psychologist with over 25 years' experience providing mental health care to kids (age 7 and up), teens, and adults over 50.
Through individual therapy sessions, I use various types of cognitive behavioral therapy to help people through situations that can leave all of us feeling anxious, depressed, burned out, or overwhelmed. I help clients identify negative thoughts and feelings and replace them with more productive, positive thoughts and actions.
I also help clients with chronic, enduring mental health issues. I collaborate with psychiatrists and other health care providers to support patients who may need medications or who are treating other contributing health conditions.
I am also an Assistant Professor at the Yale Department of Psychiatry. My research has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and the Veterans Administration.
I help people navigate the pressures of school, work, and relationships that can leave us feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed.
I provide support through major life transitions, such as starting a new school, relationship changes, job loss, retirement, or health issues.
I also treat depression, anxiety, phobias/fears, attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
My early research and clinical experience focused on older adults, but in recent years, I've been working more often with kids and teenagers (especially boys from age 7 through college).
Our initial sessions will involve getting a clear understanding of your current concerns and relevant health history (both mental and physical). Then we will talk about prioritizing treatment goals and strategies. Once you are feeling better, we may expand our focus to other areas you want to improve.
I use different forms of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), strengths-based approaches (e.g., positive psychology), and other proven methods to help identify, challenge, and replace unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Everything I do is rooted in proven, evidence-based psychotherapeutic methods supported by scientific studies. I also focus on overall wellness as research shows that mental health is strongly connected to physical health, including sleep, diet, and physical fitness.