Services Offered
"People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be. When I look at a sunset, I don't find myself saying, 'Soften the orange a bit on the right hand corner.' I don't try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds."
- Carl R. Rogers
Services Offered
"People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be. When I look at a sunset, I don't find myself saying, 'Soften the orange a bit on the right hand corner.' I don't try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds."
- Carl R. Rogers
INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Love Addiction/Love Avoidant Shame Based Model
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Level I & II
Twelve Step Recovery Program–AA, Al-Anon, ACOA, SCA/SLAA, etc.
Certified Chemical Dependency Prevention Specialist - Smoking Cessation and Substance Abuse Relapse Prevention Programs
Sexual Compulsivity
COUPLES COUNSELING
IMAGO Couples Counseling
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
Sex Counseling in Couples Therapy–i.e., Rekindling Desire in a Low-Sex or No-Sex Relationship
Sexual Compulsivity
GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY
Navigating Life Post-COVID for Millennials
Join this group designed exclusively for Millennial Aged persons. Members focus on life stage challenges such as career or relationship issues as well as exploring gender identity and sexual orientation/preferences. We meet virtually (for now) from 5 pm-6:30 pm on Wednesdays. This is a great way for members to work on their social anxiety and interpersonal skills in a safe, inclusive environment.
*Registration is required, please call (202) 669-4379.
QUeer women’s group
This group offers a safe and healing environment for queer women experiencing life changes in personal and work relationships. During this time of multiple pandemics this small group helps to combat isolation and alienation especially among marginalized folks. We offer emotional support, constructive feedback and tips to improve communication with others.
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Take care of yourself: Escaping codependence
Join this mixed gender group designed to help participants gain the tools needed to live a fulfilled life. This group offers tools to learn to understand how to practice empathy, exude authenticity, establish boundaries, build confidence, fulfill your needs and wants and to love yourself. During this time of multiple pandemics this group helps reduce isolation and alienation.
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CONSULTATION SERVICES
Currently I am consulting with national addiction treatment programs regarding LGBTQ+ issues. I serve on a panel of health care providers for the George Washington University LGBTQ+ Graduate Certificate Program. Also, I am a small group leader for other mental health group leaders for the local chapter of the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA). I am an active member of the GLBTQ+ Special Interest group of the AGPA. I have conducted trainings for mental health providers and the general public on the following issues:
Straight Clinician/LGBTQ+ Client: Bridging the Gap
Substance Abuse and Out of Control Sexual Behavior
Couples Counseling for Gay Men with Sexual Compulsivity
LGBTQ+ Aging and Sexuality
Areas of Expertise
My practice includes seeing individuals/couples and families with problems such as the following:
Codependency/Adult Children of Alcoholics/Al Anon – family of origin, inner child and intimacy issues
Sexuality/loss of desire/boundary and intimacy in relationships
Recovery from Substance Abuse (including tobacco)/ Sexual Compulsivity/Addiction
Advanced Group Psychotherapy
Coming Out/Sexual Identity Issues
Anxiety and Depression
Mourning/Grief
Caregiving Issues
Divorce/Separation/Transitions
Love Addiction/Love Avoider
Coming Out of Marriage
Gay Parenting Issues
Gay Couples Struggling with Sexual Compulsivity
