Substance Overuse Counseling

I am an empathic human being and a highly trained Certified Psychoanalyst, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Credentialed Alcoholism Counselor.  I help others manage and resolve difficulties of the heart — love, loss and work during significant life changes; for example, career change, death/illness in family, divorce, early “recovery,” relapse with addiction(s), criminal arrests, loss of work, etc.   I am committed to providing high-quality professional assessment and counseling/psychotherapy to people who have not accessed or have had prior unsatisfactory experiences with psychotherapy.  I am also committed to travel the lengthy road of psychoanalysis with people who want to take this voyage. A second arm of my private practice is “Second Opinions”:  Some consumers are in a “stalemate” in their present “therapy”– where there is a serious impasse and “work” is forfeited.   I consult with individuals who can no longer productively work in their current therapy, oftentimes beginning to resolve major impasses.  On occasion, the individual’s therapist volunteers to be part of this process.   In some cases, fruitful work is resumed.  In other instances, a decision to leave the current therapy ensues. My interest in psychotherapy is borne by helping clients learn about themselves in seeing things differently—not changing their world, but having new eyes. By engaging […]

I am a psychodynamic therapist in Metro Detroit specializing in working with individuals and couples seeking therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, relationship concerns, and personal growth.

Mindfulness based Mental Health Practitioner offering Mental health and Wellness Servicet for an integrated mind-body-spirit holistic connection. Practitioner has additional skills in creative expression – i.e. — Art Therapy, Jungian Sandplay Therapy, Contemplative practices, Reiki and EFT.

I approach each client with the assumption that you are coming to me with an intention to alleviate discontentment or suffering. I see my job as helping you articulate your reasons for seeking therapy, to understand the source of your issues, and to find strategies that bring relief. My style is interactive, with an emphasis on caring and supportive feedback. I expect the client to establish the agenda for each session, trusting that the client knows best what needs to be addressed in any given session. I emphasize psychoeducation about the role of, and differences between, thoughts, feelings and behaviors. My theoretical orientation can be described as Integral, an approach that’s based on the work of Ken Wilber and best fits under the transpersonal label. My work is further informed by Buddhist philosophy and psychology. Areas of specialization include GLBT issues, including coming out, external and internalized homophobia, gender identity and transitioning. I also specialize in compulsivity and addictions, including all areas of substance abuse, gambling, and sexual compulsivity.

Client focused blend of clinical hypnotherapy, bwrt ®, PsyTap and other disciplines to offer new perspectives on leading a fulfilling life. I work exclusively with clients based in the UK and mainland Europe. I use Zoom so you can choose your location without having to come and see me in person.