I am a fully licensed psychologist in Michigan and Indiana, and I am listed in the National Registry of Health Service Psychologists. I have maintained a part-time practice as a psychologist at University Medical Specialties in Berrien Springs since 1984.

 

My work as a therapist has been strongly influenced by the notion that to be spiritually and psychologically healthy, we need to maintain a balance between social interest (meeting the needs of others) and self-interest (meeting our needs). We are free to make choices and responsible for the choices that we make. We make better choices for ourselves when we increase our self-awareness and are in touch with both our thoughts and feelings. We both search for meaning and make our own meaning.

 

I use the therapeutic relationship to help patients identify and express their feelings and gain insight and I use evidence-based interventions including cognitive, behavioral, and experiential interventions to assist them in achieving their therapeutic goals.

 

Education:

Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology – Purdue University – 1983

 

Availability:

You can schedule an appointment by calling me at 269-757-2154. Evening hours (after 6 p.m.) are available.

 

Services Offered:  Individual Therapy

 

Ages Served:

Adolescents     (13 to 17 years old)

Adults              (18 to 64 years old)

Elderly             (65+ years old)

 

Issues:

Anxiety                                               

Depression                                         

Relationship Issues                             

Anger Management                           

Stress Management

Self-esteem

Grief

Divorce

 

Treatment Approaches:

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Existential Therapy

Humanistic Therapy

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