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Twenty-five Years Providing
Mental Health Services
Clinical Services
Offered
I offer individual and couples psychotherapy with
adults. I also offer
individual and family psychotherapy with adolescents.
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When I work with an
individual in therapy I begin by obtaining a clear understanding of
your concerns and goals.
Each person’s therapy is unique because each person is
unique. I see the
process of change as a collaborative effort between the client and
the therapist.
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My approach to
couples therapy involves a formal assessment of your relationship.
Through joint and individual sessions, and the completion of
questionnaires and assessment materials, I gather information on the
strengths, difficulties and areas of needed improvement.
I provide a detailed feedback session with specific treatment
recommendations before treatment is begun. I am listed
with the National Registry of Marriage Friendly Therapists (www.marriagefriendlytherapists.com).
This resource is a listing of therapists who specialize in
marriage and couples therapy that have met the highest standards
of competency in this specialized area of psychotherapy.
I have worked in private practice in the
Atlanta
area since 1985. I have
been at my current office location in downtown
Marietta
since 2001.
I
write a monthly article on mental health issues for the publication
Our Town.
You can review current and past issues of this publication at
www.ourtownmonthly.com.
Education and
Training
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Clinical Internship
(1984)
Louisiana
State
University
Medical
Center;
New Orleans,
Louisiana
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Ph.D.
(1984)
University of
Southern
Mississippi;
Hattiesburg,
Mississippi
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M.A. (1982)
University
of
Southern Mississippi;
Hattiesburg,
Mississippi
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B.A. (1979)
Mercer
University;
Macon,
Georgia
I have been fortunate to have participated in many
post-doctoral training programs with highly respected and
accomplished experts in the field of mental health.
I have years of extensive post-graduate training in therapy
issues, couples therapy, and sexual issues.
My Philosophy
I believe in the wisdom each of us possesses.
I see a therapist, not as an all knowing expert to provide
answers, but rather as a collaborator who assists in the process of
change and growth by functioning as a coach, a facilitator, a
cheerleader, and a provider of accountability.
Because it is impossible to have objectivity about our own
lives, a therapist can provide a clearer view of where you are
“getting stuck” and offer an alternative perspective of how to make
changes so that life is improved.
Research has shown that the most important
predictor of therapy success is a good working relationship between
clients and therapist.
Since therapy involves a large commitment of time, money and energy,
we need to work together to establish good teamwork.
In addition to the training and experience of a
therapist, it is important to find someone with whom you feel
comfortable and understood.
I welcome an opportunity to discuss your thoughts or
questions to see if I am the right person to assist you with your
concerns. If you don’t
feel I am the right person, I will assist you in finding a “better
fit” so you can reach your goals.
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