Whatever the cause, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, emotional swings, feelings of hopelessness, addictive and other unwanted behaviors, all involve being stuck in habits of mind, with reactive patterns of thought and feeling that play out without much choice.
Using cognitive, mindful, relational and body-centered methods that are informed by clinical and neuroscience research, it is possible to become aware of these patterns as they play out moment by moment. We can then become free of these habits of mind, and develop insight that allows us to choose a different way that better fits our goals and most healthy self.
Our work together moves forward in a safe and careful way, attentive to what is important to you. Progress comes through accessing your own natural clarity and warmth of heart and mind.
In this way, what you learn becomes integrated in your life, and you are in the driver’s seat. The tangles of the past and of future expectations no longer dominate, and life becomes lighter and more full of interesting opportunities.
Three streams of experience contribute to my approach:
- As a neuroscientist, I have a deep understanding of the information processing that underlies our capacities for emotional, physical and social well-being, and how this can inform treatment and daily life.
- As a mindfulness & meditation practitioner and teacher with over 35 years of experience, I can use these methods flexibly to help disrupt habitual patterns, orient to a fresh experience of the present moment, and access the natural warmth and clarity of mind. I specialize in “small dose” mindfulness techniques that can easily be part of your day.
- As a psychotherapist, I combine all this experience with the latest in cognitive, behavioral, psychodynamic, body-centered and relational methods, bringing an integrative approach to treatment.