Client ExperiencePrior to starting my private practice in Arlington, Massachusetts in 2011, I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with a diverse clientele in a variety of settings —— from elementary students to the elderly; from community counseling centers and clinics to public and private schools, shelters, and hospitals here and abroad.
Some of the issues and mental health challenges that I have had the privilege of helpings clients manage over the years include, but are not limited to, the following (in alphabetical order): Addictions, including Alcoholism, Drugs, Gambling, Media/Technology Adjustments to change and transitions, e.g. divorce, new schools/jobs Adoption, foster care and blended family challenges Anxiety and panic attacks Artists’ challenges with creativity, finance, acceptance Behavioral challenges Bipolar Illness Career change Cognitive challenges, including Learning and Spectrum disorders Communication problems Conversion/Somatic Disorders Couples issues and marital conflict Cutting and self-harm ideation Depression Eating Disorders and body image Family Conflict/Dynamics Gender/Sexual Identity challenges Hoarding Medical/Disability issues affecting mental health Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder Phobias, including Agoraphobia Practical challenges, e.g. organization, finances, time management Psychotic episodes Relationship and marital conflict Relaxation and stress Sleep disturbance Spiritual/Existential challenges, and use of Christian/Buddhist principles Trauma and PTSD Values clarification and application, e.g. right livelihood, priorities Wellness, self-care, quality-of-life concerns I have experience working as part of a team of caregivers ----- including psychiatrists, nurses, physicians, social workers, counselors and parents ----- and can provide this service when appropriate and indicated. |
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