
Areas of Expertise
Adults Aged 40 and Older
Therapists, Caregivers, Helping Professionals
Mid-Life Re-Evaluation, Transformation, and Growth
Later-Life Transitions, Retirement, Divorce
Assertiveness, Self Esteem, Empowerment
Depression and Anxiety, Adult ADHD, Adult Children
Bereavement and Loss/Complicated Grief
Family Estrangement and Relationship Challenges
Caregiver Stress and Burnout
Chronic Illness--Long COVID, Lyme, ALS, MS, Cancer, RSD
Elder Care Assessments and Consultation
Long Term Planning/Aging in Place/Relocation
Dementias--Alzheimer's, Lewy Body, MCI
Information and Referral/Community Resources
Advocacy/Liaison with Legal, Financial, Medical Providers
Death and Dying, Terminal Illness, and End of Life Issues
Widowhood and Living Single
Training/Support for Aging Organizations and LTC Communities
Workshops and Continuing Education for Aging Professionals
Lectures and Presentations on Aging, Ethics, and Best Practices
My Approach
My Therapy Training
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I love learning and growing as a therapist. I am a 1993 Graduate of Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and my foundational clinical training 30 years ago was an immersive 3-year program in Gestalt Therapy. In the years since, I have pursued a variety of approaches and modalities to expand my repertoire. These include Humanistic, Attachment, Existential, and Systems Theory, which form the core of my approach, but I have completed training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Assertiveness Training, Grief Counseling, Mindfulness, Aging, EMDR, and a variety of trauma modalities. I am deeply committed to working from a Systemic, Trauma-Informed, Feminist, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression lens and do regular work to improve my cultural competence. Your treatment will be tailored to your individual needs and preferences as we collaborate and work toward your goals as a team.
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A Better Life AND A Better Death
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I have learned a lot in the 40,000 hours I've spent talking with a wide range of clients, but I believe you are the expert on you. I enjoy insight-oriented depth work from an existential, relational lens, but many people come to therapy because they are unhappy or feeling stuck. Together we will work to reduce your suffering, identify your strengths and supports, and help you develop better tools to navigate life's challenges. I believe aging can be a great opportunity for personal growth and I'd love to be your partner in creating a fuller, more peaceful life, whatever your circumstances. If you or a loved one are in the process of winding down your life due to terminal illness, I can provide counseling and emotional support before, during, and after death as you navigate the end of life process.
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Our Partnership
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My style is warm and engaging, supportive, curious, and directive when needed. Some of my clients began their personal growth journey long ago and have been in therapy before, but I very much admire and enjoy working with curious, motivated people who are brand new to therapy and just learning a new language for this process. I welcome a diverse range of clients from all walks of life, and I am committed to anti-racist, inclusive, and culturally competent practice. I understand the vulnerability involved in deciding to seek therapy, and the courage required to step into the unknown. Our partnership will be based on mutual respect and trust. Together, we will identify specific goals, areas for growth/healing, and recurring patterns you'd like to work toward changing, and we will go as quickly or slowly as you need to feel safe, challenged, and supported.
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Optimal Aging
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My approach to geriatric care consultation is holistic and client-centered. I draw on 3 decades of specialized training in gerontology and social work, combined with 17 years of direct practice in medical social work and 25 years in long term care communities. I can help you access a wide range of resources, benefits, and services, whatever your financial situation, to create a flexible, realistic plan that reflects your priorities, values, and goals.
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I value client self-determination, autonomy, and dignity, and I will partner with you to create a practical, personalized care plan that maximizes independence, safety, and well-being. I believe optimal aging is both a journey and a destination, and I am honored to be your companion and guide.
