services and treatments offered to help you
I offer the following services to individuals, couples, groups, and organizations:
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for depression and anxiety disorders.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment that explores how thought patterns and negative beliefs about oneself, others, and/or the world can impact feelings and actions. By systematically identifying, challenging, and changing irrational, negative thoughts and beliefs, people can control the intensity of their moods and reactions.
- EMDR for people living with all forms of trauma
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) is an innovative and comprehensive treatment protocol for PTSD and a variety of related mental health conditions. For more detailed information about EMDR, please click on the EMDR icon or visit www.emdr.org. There, you will find information about how EMDR was developed, research regarding EMDR effectiveness, and verification of my EMDR certification.
- General psychotherapy for the GLBTQI community
I have extensive experience and expertise working with the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning and intersex community. In particular, I am one of the few therapists in the area who specializes in GLBTQI couples therapy.
- Connecticut Military Support Program
I have been screened and trained to provide a range of mental health services to military service men and women as well as their dependents and family members. These services are confidential and will have no impact on your service career. Information about your care will only be released with your written permission. To see if you and/or your family qualify for the MSP, please call 1-866-251-2913.
- Communication Skills Training
- Conflict Resolution
- Pre-Marital/ Life Commitment Counseling
- Clinical Supervision
Clinical supervision is an educational and professional development experience designed to prepare MSW students and social workers for licensure. Clinical supervision is also helpful for licensed professionals who are working in new practice areas or who are interested in honing their clinical skills and knowledge base. I have supervised MSW interns, licensed social workers, and mental health counselors in residential substance abuse facilities, community-based hospice, and private practice. I am a certified clinical supervisor through Boston University’s School of Social Work.
- Staff Training and Development
Over the last 9 years I have provided professional training and development workshops. The following is a list of workshop titles: - Practice and Process: An Introduction to Counseling and Case Management Skills
- Beyond a Gay Disease: A Discussion of the Medical, Social, and Ethical Implications of HIV/AIDS
- From Annoyance to Rage: A Mindfulness Approach to Anger Management
- Riding the Roller Coaster of Bipolar Disorder: A Couples Therapy Perspective
- Freedom from Fear: A Multimodal Approach to Anxiety Management
- A Multimodal Approach to Stress Management
- Grief behind the Iron Curtain: The Grief Experiences of Romanian Orphans
- What Does It Mean to Be Mentally Healthy?
- What’s Love Got to Do with It?: A Discussion of GLBTQI Couples Therapy
- Case Consultation
If you or your organization would like to discuss scheduling an on-site workshop, please contact me.