• Do you frequently experience relationship difficulties?
• Do you find some of your challenges overwhelming?
• Do you sometimes feel like you are out of control?
• Does happiness continually seem to elude you?
• Do you feel uneasy about going to therapy?

Maybe I can help. I'm a pragmatic, down-to-earth therapist with 25 years of experience assisting people develop more harmonious relationships and lead happier, more fulfilling lives.

Whether I work with you as an individual, a couple, or a family, my goal is to help you respond effectively to the challenges you face by building on your strengths and by developing new ones. I tailor my approach to you and your specific situation, although interactive dialogue, practical wisdom, and humor are consistent features of my work. In general, I focus less on reconstructing your past and more on resolving issues as they appear today.

My areas of specialization include therapy for intimate relationships; anger management groups for men; coping with disability and chronic illness; and recovery from substance abuse and other addictions.

In addition, I have helped hundreds of clients to address such issues as:

• Depression
• Anxiety 
• Life transitions
• Adolescence
• Addictions
• Disability and chronic illness
• Relationship conflicts
• Spousal abuse
• Men’s issues
• Job difficulties
• Women’s issues
• Financial obstacles