How Do I Begin ?

	Convenient daytime and evening hours are offered. Sorry, no weekend appointments. (A few colleagues do offer weekend appointments.)

My office is conveniently located on Wilkins Avenue in Squirrel Hill, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

I offer individual, couples and group therapy.

Group therapy specializing in women’s issues, eating disorders, teenagers.

	Workshops and trainings can be provided to businesses, schools and professional groups.
	Workshops are targeted to either Professional mental health professionals or to people seeking therapeutic advice on a given topic.
	Referrals to other therapists available upon request.
	Feel free to call right now and leave a voice mail if I am currently unavailable.
	Contact me via email. It is not unusual for me to respond in a few hours during normal business hours.
	Please see my "Links" page for a variety of online resources, web sites, searches and various useful lists.

Searching For Answers ?

	As many individuals experience life, there are times of change, uncertainty, difficulties and adversity. For other individuals learning certain "life-coping skills" are needed to continue on in life in a productive manner.
	For all, therapy can be a way to learn new skills, explore certain issues, and find support and answers. Personal transformation is possible by delving into your personal challenges in the context of a safe therapeutic relationship.
	To be honest, society teaches certain negative beliefs about what therapy is and about those who choose to be involved with it. The truth of the matter is that all of us search for ways to enhance our lives and opportunities for personal growth and development. Therapy is an avenue chosen by an individual that opens new horizons for personal development.
	Therapy is useful to adults, couples, adolescents and pre-teens. Individuals, couples, families and groups are utilizing therapy to enhance communication and personal relationships. Many people find a therapeutic setting useful for sorting out personal problems, or for working with other significant individuals in their lives.
	I have helped hundreds of people over the years regarding a wide array of problems.

Meeting Common Life Challenges

Many individuals benefit from brief therapy for these issues:

	Communication skills for individuals, parents, couples and teenagers
	Practical, "real life" coping strategies
	Life changes regarding career, finances, home transitions and relationships
	Eating disorders
	Addiction and recovery
	Codependency
	Sexual and physical abuse
	Trauma, post traumatic stress disorder
	Childhood issues
	Depression
	Anxiety
	Self-injury
	Marriage, couples and relationship counseling
	Divorce
	Death and bereavement
	Stress management, Adjustment disorders
	Anger management in relationships, work environment and families
	Dissociative disorders
	Impulse control issues
	Mood disorders
	Personality disorders
	Physical difficulties or impairments, illnesses