Psychotherapy

I work with adult individuals – many of them clergy and clinicians (no surprise there) – and my caseload usually includes women and men from their 20s or 30s on into their 70s or 80s. Most people come to me not with an “illness” to be cured but with a “problem” or “challenge” they wish to explore.

Although my practice is not limited to these, five areas have loomed large over the years:

preparing for retirement

getting started in adult life (especially figuring out those two great challenges of life: love and work)

relationships and sexuality (nothing takes us into the messiness, wonder, and mystery of our humanity faster than love and sex)

illness, disability, death, mourning

mentoring of younger professionals (especially clergy and clinicians)

A few other things that may be helpful to know:

How I practice. I have been practicing since 1987, and am most interested in relationally-focused depth work. If you are seeking a therapist determined to use the latest technique or therapy because newer-is-better, there will be better choices. I'm most useful to those seeking to deepen their lives through developing a stronger relationship to the unconscious, something often achieved by attending to dreams -- the principal language of the unconscious.
Availability. My practice is often full. I say that to be upfront, not discouraging. If you feel drawn to work particularly with me, I encourage you to make contact. We can have a conversation and figure out what might be possible.
Cost. Regarding insurance and fees, I soon will be an out-of-network provider for all insurers. Plans differ considerably in what they will reimburse for out-of-network services, so be sure to contacts yours if you intend to use insurance to pay for part of your therapy. Also, for those unable to afford the full cost of therapy, I understand therapy is expensive and so I make a practice of reserving some "sliding scale" slots. I’ll be happy to let you know if one is available.