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2600 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, Ohio 45419
(937) 310-2378
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Preteens
Teenagers
Adults
Elders (65+)
Individuals
Couples
Family

People strive to create meaningful relationships. Many enter psychotherapy because that need isn't being met, wasn't met, or because they fear it won't be met. * People feel/behave for reasons often outside awareness. * Attempts to master psychological pain determine why people behave consistently, predictably, and sometimes self-destructively. * The therapeutic relationship is determined by my ability to provide a safe forum for examining thoughts, feelings, and behaviors by maintaining a nonjudgmental, empathic rapport. Successful treatment integrates cognitive and emotional components of patients developing increasing self-awareness. It includes supportive and interpretive interventions, while also leveraging strengths. When needs for meaningful and satisfying connections are complicated by difficulties, people develop troubling symptoms (anger, sadness, fear, avoidance, or inadequacy). The more chronic the disappointment, the more severe symptoms can become. This is especially true when difficulties occurred early and remain unresolved. Fortunately, once maladaptive perceptions are identified and modified, thinking about oneself, others, and/or relationships is transformed, changing norms, expectations, and behavior. As changes occur, symptoms often resolve. We will work together to bring about meaningful, significant, and practical change, leading to increased satisfaction, contentment, internal peace, meaningful relationships, and optimal functioning/performance.

My Specialties
Depression
Relationship Issues
Women's Issues
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Coping Skills
Divorce
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Dual Diagnosis
Family Conflict
Elderly Persons Disorders