Services I Provide
Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis
My work is grounded in a compassionate and contemporary psychoanalytic approach. By discussing current difficulties and reflecting on past experiences and relationships, we will work together to deepen awareness of your patterns of thought, behavior and emotional responses. When necessary, I adjust my approach to draw from multiple theories of human development and behavioral treatment approaches.
Couples Therapy
We grow in the context of our important relationships. Partner relationships can be the most rewarding and challenging connections we have over the course of our lives. Relationships are messy, dynamic and full of hard work! Individuals and couples change over time and remaining connected takes intentional effort to continually cultivate curiosity, compassion, playfulness and intimacy. My approach to couples therapy focuses on treating the relationship and draws on my training in relational psychodynamic therapy, attachment theory and Stan Tatkin’s Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT). I provide in-person sessions in the central Seattle area. For couples in Washington, but outside of the greater Seattle area, I will work
Child-Focused Mediation
Parents seek child-focused mediation at all stages of post-separation parenting. Some parents come in before separation to explore how to navigate the transition in a way that best supports their children’s needs. Some work on designing or adjusting their parenting plan. Others have been co-parenting for a while and want to improve communication and decision-making or reduce children’s exposure to unresolved hostility and conflict.
Clinical Consultation
I offer clinical consultation to licensed therapists. I particularly enjoy consulting with therapists who are navigating the complex dynamics of treating family court involved children and adults. These cases are challenging, anxiety provoking and often require thoughtful consideration of ethics and treatment boundaries.
