Therapy is an exploration of self-discovery through reflection on feelings, thoughts, behavior, and relationship with others. Along this path we seek to live a deeper more fulfilling life .
I earned my BA from the University of Rhode Island, my MSW from Boston College, and my PhD from Northeastern University. In addition to my clinical work with mental health clients, medical patients, abuse survivors, substance use disorder clients, and correctional populations, I am Professor Emeritus from the University of Massachusetts Boston (2020). I am the author of 5 textbooks on substance abuse, substance abuse treatment, family violence, child welfare, and mental illness. My most recent book is titled Social Work and Mental Health: Evidence-based Policy and Practice (Springer Publishing, 2020).
My therapy approach is holistic and eclectic, incorporating client centered-therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing. The quality of the therapeutic relationship is the bedrock of the odyssey through therapy into change. I look forward to hearing from you and sharing in your journey.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
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