How I Work
How I Work With Clients
I keep sessions practical and free of clinical jargon. We make a clear plan together, I choose methods that fit you, and we check our goals against what is happening in your life.
Therapy Methods
The Approaches I Use
Different concerns call for different tools. Here is a short description of each approach I draw on. Everyone responds differently, so we choose and adjust methods together.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: changing unhelpful thought patterns and the behaviors that follow them.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: skills for intense emotion, distress and impulse.
EMDR
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing: a structured way to process distressing memories.
ACT
Acceptance and commitment therapy: making room for difficult feelings while acting on your values.
IFS
Internal Family Systems: getting to know the different parts of yourself with curiosity and compassion.
Psychodynamic
Understanding how past experiences shape the patterns in your life today.
Somatic
Paying attention to how stress and anxiety are held in the body.
Gottman Method
A structured approach to couples therapy that builds communication and conflict skills.
EFT
Emotionally focused therapy: strengthening the emotional bond between partners.
Mindfulness-based
Practices that help you notice thoughts and feelings before reacting to them.
Not Sure Which Approach Is Right for You?
We can talk it through during a free 5 to 10 minute consultation. You don't need to share any clinical details.
Schedule a Consultation
A First Session
What to Expect in Your First Session
Before We Meet
We start with a free 5 to 10 minute consultation to hear what's going on and decide together if we're a good fit.
The First 50 to 60 Minutes
The first session is mostly conversation. We talk about what brought you in, what you've already tried and what you'd like to change.
What You Leave With
You'll leave with a sense of direction, an idea of how we'll pace things and at least one thing to try before your next session.
As We Go
We set clear goals and revisit them regularly, so therapy stays focused on what you came in for.
In Person and Online
Sessions in Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Manhattan and Online
Many clients combine in-person and video sessions, depending on their week. Online sessions are available anywhere in Florida and New York and follow the same structure as sessions in the office.