As a Child Psychoanalyst, and Adult and Child Psychotherapist, I am a specialist in Child development, Adult issues and Parent Guidance.
The following are my areas of specialty:
Sometimes Psychoanalysts are asked what it is, exactly, that we do. The easiest answer is that we try to help promote the understanding of our inner emotional life, and to do that, we use talking - or with children - we use play while talking; this then helps us understand feelings and worries. Psychoanalysis offers a means to understand WHY you feel the way that you do. Past memories can and do effect behaviors and when sorted out relief can take place.
In preparing a child for therapy I always suggest that a child be told that there is a special Feelings, Talking and Worry helper who has special training. Child Psychoanalysts are expertly trained in Child development. We are able to help all professionals involved in a child’s life, such as teachers, understand important stages of development. Research shows that learning is enhanced by knowing and managing feelings. Therapy helps a child’s ability to improve in the school setting.
With a warm, thoughtful, and caring approach I hope to help you overcome your and/or your child’s difficulties and gain greater insight into the issues underlying them. The main goal is to help you or your child understand yourselves better, form healthier relationships, and live a more productive life.
I am very committed to helping you work in the most meaningful way toward reaching your full potential. Problems do not necessarily have to be severe to justify making the first call for help.
Just as all relationships in our lives evoke a variety of emotions, so can working with a new therapist. Working together will hopefully help you find ways to better recognize and manage distressing emotional experiences (i.e. anxiety and depression). This can then lead to more hopeful, and joy filled relationships.
I try my best to be responsive to needs, and offer flexibility in fees. I am a Blue Cross and Blue Shield Provider in Michigan and Most Insurance policies will reimburse a portion of my fees. I will work with you to help you figure out your Insurance coverage so that you can get the help you are seeking.