I am a warm, loving, devoted marriage therapist. I am devoted both to marriage, as well as to each member of the couples with whom I work. I am very careful to "play no favorites" or align myself with one or the other member of the couple. I am non-judgmental, discreet, and a very attentive listener. People often tell me they have never felt so "heard" and "understood" before meeting me. During a session, I run a "tight ship" in that I stop the conversation when it becomes loud, abusive, or appears not to be advancing the interests of the couple.
I believe that many if not most marital issues arise from communication blocks. I tend to emphasize learning how to engage in clear, clean, loving communication. After this is achieved, we work together on solving the issues that have arisen, one by one, with intent to find compromise. I have seen many couples who have vowed to divorce one another end up in a renewed, rich, and fulfilling relationship.
I am a specialist in both behavioral and substance addictions (such as drugs, alcohol, gambling), and have worked with many couples for whom addictions play a role in their marital issues. I have training in sexual incompatibility, and have assisted couples solve sex-based problems. I also have a strong background in counseling gay couples, whose marital issues differ somewhat from those of straight couples.
Although divorce and separation always remain options, I work assiduously to help couples learn to stay together happily, deepen their bonds, and find the joy of a renewed relationship.
I offer online therapy as well as telephone therapy, in addition to in-person therapy in my beautiful office.