I provide individual therapy (for adolescents and adults), and couples therapy. 

Some issues I frequently work on with clients include:

• Relationship Issues: Communication, Conflict Regulation, Intimacy, Infidelity
• LGBTQ Issues (from an open and affirming perspective)
• Pre-Marital Exploration
• Depression and Anxiety
• Personal Growth and Development
• Life Transitions
• Burnout Prevention/Stress Management
• Family of Origin
• Religion/Faith and Sexual Identity

Couples Therapy Approach
In doing work with couples, I employ Gottman Method Couples Therapy along with other theoretical orientations.  The Gottman Method Couples Therapy is based on Dr. John Gottman's research that began in the 1970s and continues to this day.  The research has focused on what makes marriages succeed or fail.  From this research, Drs. John and Julie Gottman have created a method of therapy that emphasizes a nuts-and-bolts approach to improving clients' relationships.  This method is designed to help teach specific tools to deepen friendship and intimacy in your relationship and to learn to productively manage conflicts.

• In the initial session I will meet with you as a couple and invite you to talk about the history of your relationship, areas of concern, and goals for therapy. 
• In the following two sessions I will meet with each of you individually to learn your personal histories and to give each of you an opportunity to share thoughts, feelings, and perceptions. 
• In the fourth session I will share with you my recommendations for treatment and work to define mutually agreed-upon goals for your therapy. 

At the initial session I will give you some questionnaires to complete and bring to your respective individual sessions; these materials will help me better understand your relationship.  The length of therapy will be determined by your specific needs and goals.

Pre-Marital Counseling
I am trained and certified in PREPARE/ENRICH, an assessment and counseling approach for couples preparing for marriage or seeking to improve their marriage.  I generally recommend at least six counseling sessions for couples preparing for marriage. (Many counties in Georgia offer a discount on the marriage license for couples who have received pre-marital counseling/education.  Check with your county about requirements.)

Psychology/counseling students please note:
There are no internship or administrative opportunities available in my practice.