I am a licensed clinical psychologist and have spent the past 20 years working with a variety of populations that include geriatrics, brain injury and pain management. I have extensive experience working with patients who have chronic medical conditions, as well as traditional areas of psychology such as depression, anxiety, grief and adjustment. I received my training in a teaching hospital at the University of Florida and have spent the past 16 years working with patients who are seeking to lose weight via surgery or behavioral techniques. I tend to use a cognitive behavioral and solution focused approach but it is often necessary to explore past history in order to gain insight. I view therapy as a collaborative relationship and I strive to provide a therapeutic environment that is safe and accepting.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Guilt and shame, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
TX Psychologist 30805