The concerns I provide treatment for include depression and other mood disorders, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, grief and bereavement, insomnia, problems in adjustment, and difficulties with life transitions resulting from changes in health, career, or relationship status. When indicated, I collaborate closely with psychiatric and other medical providers in coordinating treatment efforts for clients.
Duration of Treatment
Most of my clients begin with weekly, one hour psychotherapy, but treatment typically tapers off to every-other-week and then to monthly sessions as things improve. Although I sometimes am able to meet clients’ needs after just a few sessions, depending on the nature of the concerns addressed and response to treatment psychotherapy typically ranges from ten to twenty sessions. Once things are better, some clients will continue to meet with me on an occasional, “as needed” basis to support and maintain gains they have achieved in treatment. Some clients with longstanding concerns will continue in weekly treatment for extended periods of time.