GENERAL ADULT PSYCHOTHERAPY IN CARY NC

I provide talk therapy grounded in a psychodynamic approach, helping adults understand the emotional, relational, and unconscious patterns that contribute to suffering. I am also trained in Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT), a treatment geared toward helping people with intense feelings and chaotic and/or unsatisfying relationships. These treatments are particularly well-suited to helping people stay in touch with the complexity of their own inner lives and those with whom they are in relationships, even during periods of distress.

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With over twenty-five years of clinical experience, I have witnessed the profound healing potential of a committed therapeutic relationship. I don’t believe that complicated, long-standing suffering can be resolved through advice-giving or simple coping techniques. Meaningful change becomes possible when therapist and patient work together with curiosity, honesty, and patience. In our work, I offer a steady, reflective space to explore feelings, behaviors, and relational patterns that may be keeping you stuck or suffering.

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I am especially open to working with individuals who have not experienced sufficient relief or recovery despite multiple prior treatment attempts.  Many of my patients are thoughtful, high-functioning adults who are willing to work honestly in therapy and examine their inner lives to understand what isn't working.

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Areas of Clinical Focus

• Anxiety and Depression

• Relationship and Attachment Difficulties

• Childhood and Adult Trauma

• Borderline Personality Disorder / Narcissistic Personality Disorder

• Grief and Loss

• Chronic Stress and Burnout

• Codependency

• Self-Esteem and Identity Concerns

• Life Transitions and Personal Growth

• Women’s Psychological Health / Reproductive Concerns

• Eating Disorders

• Chronic Illness, TMS, and Mind-Body Disorders

• ​I am also a “therapist’s therapist,” providing psychotherapy to fellow mental health professionals seeking depth-oriented, reflective work.

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Psychotherapy sessions are typically held weekly or more frequently, as clinically indicated, to support continuity, depth, and lasting change.

 

Out of concern for your safety, I am unable to see patients who are actively suicidal or have had suicide attempts within the past three years. In these cases, you may be best served in a larger practice that offers around-the-clock coverage.