“To pay attention. This is our endless and proper work.”
― Mary Oliver

MISSION

I focus on people's strive for a life of meaning. In my approach, happiness comes from a life well-lived, in accordance with one’s values and goals. And difficulties are an integral part of this journey. I believe that life is too short to wait until we feel better to make the changes that we need, to create new goals, and to live the life that we want.

core Values

• Warmth and Kindness - “Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” ~Mark Twain.

  In my practice, I treat human beings who may be struggling with difficult relationships, challenging transitions, uncomfortable emotions, and concerns about the future. I believe that everyone deserves to be treated with care, consideration, friendliness, generosity, and empathy.

• Trust - “Trust is the result of a risk successfully survived.” ~Psychologist Jack R. Gibb.

  Trust is a central ingredient of all human relationships, including therapeutic relationships. It makes social life predictable, it creates a sense of community, and it makes it easier for people to work together. I believe that treatment must be conducted with integrity, a sense of security, safety, reliability, and hope.  

• Acceptance - “There is no formula of success, except, perhaps, an unconditional acceptance of life and what it brings.” ~Arthur Rubinstein.

  Acceptance is the willingness to tolerate difficult feelings and thoughts. I believe that acceptance of what life brings without judgment, is the first step in working wisely and effectively to mitigate, heal and change.

• Competence - I believe that, as a mental-health practice, I must exemplify the highest code of ethics and morals. I treat my clients based on scientific evidence, skillfully and respectfully. I strive to exemplify professionalism, accountability, sensitivity to diversity, and non-maleficence.