I am a therapist in Oak Park, Illinois, working in person (and occasionally remote) with individuals, couples, and families. People come to me for many reasons: anxiety, depression, anger, grief, a marriage that needs care, or a quieter sense that something is missing and life should hold more meaning than it does.
Some people come for shorter term counseling, focused on resolving a specific problem. Others come for longer term, depth-oriented work, Jungian and psychodynamic, aimed at finding your own inner guidance and letting it inform your choices, your relationships, and your work. I have written more about that deeper work.
The first step is a free initial 15 minute call. Call me at 630-418-9484 and we will talk about what is going on and whether the fit suits your needs. My office is at 715 Lake Street, Suite 275, in downtown Oak Park. I am in network with several insurance plans, and a sliding scale may be available; the details are on my Fees and Insurance page.
Our work together can help you:
- Learn how to engage fully in life without being burdened by anxiety and worry.
- Develop a better understanding of yourself, and the feelings that underlie your choices and actions.
- Manage anger and frustration in healthy ways.
- Negotiate and learn from the difficulties that can come in the course of life.
- Build a loving intimate relationship with your partner.
- Learn to develop a sense of mindfulness and spiritual connection.
My approach to counseling and psychotherapy balances active, engaged listening with each person’s need for concrete guidance and direction. I am experienced in many models of therapy, from cognitive behavioral therapy to insight-oriented psychodynamic therapy, solution-focused directive therapy to mindfulness-based therapy. For many people, a specific combination of approaches which best addresses their concerns is used.
Here is a list of areas I specialize in:
- Anxiety
- Anger management
- Coping with loss and life transitions
(including divorce, remarriage, moving, job loss, transition from high school to college) - Couple and family therapy
- Depression
- Men’s issues
- Work place issues
- Coping with stress and burnout
- Spirituality
I have a directive, practical approach that balances understanding with support, guidance, and direction. I believe that in order for therapy to be meaningful, it is important to work together create an individualized approach that meets your needs, and is a unique match for your concerns and style. Many people who have felt little or no progress in therapy before, have made positive changes with my active, engaged approach.