My private practice as a psychiatric nurse clinical specialist began in 1985. Since 1968, I'd worked with infants, families, and adolescents in a variety of private and public health-delivery systems. I completed my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 1991. My pre- and post-doctoral training has been in the psychodynamic treatment of adults in individual and group psychotherapy. In 1990, I was certified as a Group Psychotherapist, and in 1996 I was licensed in Massachusetts as a Clinical Psychologist Health Provider.

I consult primarily with adults who are 18 and above, both individually and in groups. In my office, I have three weekly adult (20 and older) psychotherapy groups. Two of the groups are specifically for people with major affective disorders (depression and bipolar disorder). My clinical specialties are with the affective disorders, some psychotic disorders, and disorders related to trauma.

People come for psychotherapy when their life is not working, or when they fear losing control. Those who work with me are encouraged to be on their own psychotherapy treatment team. I am a guide, and a teacher. I work with all types of people. I do not push, but invite to investigate and question. As a consultant, I share my own observations and questions, and invite questions as well.

One goal of psychotherapy is to build self-awareness. A second is to be open and curious about ourselves and in how we relate to others. Psychotherapy is mostly about learning, unlearning, and re-education. In learning about ourselves, we also learn how we relate to others. All of us live in some form of social group; therefore, to know one's self is a powerful tool in life.