I am a clinician of over 20 years experience, once named one of the best therapists in America by Psychology Today, who works with children, adults and families. I work well with a client who appreciates a skilled and common sense, interactive approach to counseling and coaching. I am interested in helping you solve your life issues with a solution focused, here and now approach to therapy. I treat teenagers and adults and seniors, with all different types of issues, ranging from depression and anxiety, loss, handicaps and challenges, to marital , blended family/family conflict, bereavement and phase/changes of life issues. I am skilled at using many current therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy as well as Dialectical-Behavioral and Brief Solution-Focused Therapy to address your concerns. I have been trained in the highly successful Gottman model of couples and marital counseling. I also utilize narrative and solution-focused therapies. I address trauma, loss/grief, relationship, marital, family and phase of life issues. I also am certified in trauma based CBT. I now practice using tele-therapy and phone. I have worked in many diverse settings , such as psychiatric emergency units/hospitals, residential, family service and schools. I was privileged to work with the Navy, Army and Coast Guard in providing therapeutic services . I have a excellent reputation as a therapist.