My work is rooted in the theoretical orientation of psychodynamics which provides a framework for understanding various aspects of human behavior, including motivation, emotions and relationships.

I believe we are designed from birth to seek contact with others, to form relationships to grow and develop into whole, dynamic, successful and compassionate persons. My specialty is in helping people work through the resistances, conflicts, defenses, traumas, difficulties and overwhelming pain they carry so that impairment can be lessened and the natural process of growth and creating conscious, intentional relationships can be undertaken.

I work as a psychotherapist with adolescents, adults, couples and families. I work with individuals and couples who cope with relationship issues, family of origin issues, losses, depression, anxiety, life transitions and self-defeating patterns of behavior. I work with unresolved issues from the past as well as current obstacles to successful living.

The psychodynamics perspective emphasizes the influence of unconscious mental processes on behavior. Our feelings, motives and decisions are powerfully influences by past experiences and stored in the unconscious. The main purpose of psychodynamics is to make the unconscious become conscious for better relationships with self and others.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (University of St. Thomas)

Masters in Clinical Psychology (Minnesota School of Professional Psychology/Argosy)

Licensure in MN as Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor #cc01053