Hello. I'm a licensed psychologist, based in South Florida, and have been in private practice for more than 30 years. I work with a remarkably-wide range of age groups, from 4-year-olds up to geriatrics, although my specialties are children and adolescents, with whom I typically build nearly-instant rapport. I'm the co-author of a best-selling parenting book, and have done a tremendous amount of media work, including more than 800 television appearances (everything from CNN to the CBS Morning Show, and from Nightline to Oprah Winfrey). I was a college professor for years, and have traveled the country doing workshops, training, and lectures in a variety of venues.
I practice primarily cognitive-behavioral therapy, which has the twin advantages of seeming to be 'common sense' based, as well as efficient and effective. I'm intrinsically a warm, empathic, supportive, encouraging, and enthusiastic individual, and-- when appropriate-- incorporate a sense of humor into my work. You'll be able to tell quickly that I truly enjoy psychology, and very genuinely strive hard to be of help to the people with whom I work.
Over the years, I've gained experience and expertise with a majority of the issues that challenge people most often, and nearly always find success in helping them to alleviate or overcome whatever prompted them to talk with a psychologist. I certainly hope to be of service to you!
Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Adoption and foster care, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family problems, First responder issues, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy
FL Psychologist PY3358