Psychology  Today

 Happy  to  Meet  You !

​​​​​​I’m a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges with compassion, wisdom, and practical care.  My background includes work in clinical psychology, wellness, spirituality, higher education, and psychological services for military communities in both the United States and Europe.

I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, major life transitions, relationship challenges, and questions related to meaning, purpose, and personal growth. I believe every person deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported in a safe, nonjudgmental space. My approach is warm, thoughtful, and tailored to each individual’s unique experiences and goals.

I also value the connection between emotional health, physical wellness, relationships, and spirituality, and I welcome clients from all backgrounds, cultures, and belief systems.

My  Approach  to  Therapy

​​​​​​My therapeutic approach is holistic, relational, and insight-oriented. I integrate evidence-based psychology with compassionate listening, emotional support, and practical tools that help clients move toward healthier and more fulfilling lives.

Depending on a client’s needs, I may draw from psychodynamic therapy, humanistic approaches, psycho-education, mindfulness, wellness-focused strategies, and supportive counseling techniques. I believe therapy should not only help reduce distress, but also strengthen resilience, self-understanding, confidence, and overall well-being.

I aim to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe exploring difficult emotions while also building hope, clarity, and meaningful change.

What  You  Can  Expect  From  Me

​​​​​​During the first session, clients can expect a welcoming and supportive conversation focused on understanding their current concerns, personal history, goals, and strengths. I take time to listen carefully and help clients feel comfortable sharing at their own pace.

Together, we’ll discuss what has been challenging, what support may be most helpful, and what goals the client hopes to achieve through therapy. My goal is for clients to leave the first session feeling heard, respected, and encouraged that positive change is possible.

​​​​​​Counseling, Psychotherapy, Life Coaching
are all useful and  enriching but may not be for everyone.

No one size fits it all.

Read “The Winner’s Edge”, written by Dr. Andres.

It’s part of the beauty and challenge of our unique human psyche’s evolving and fascinating “simple complexity”.

It helps to know what your expectations are, basic needs, desires, deep wants, motivations, goals, beliefs, vision, commitment, psychological / social / spiritual / financial resources and degree of personal insights.

Together, you and your Psychology Doctor will identify, create, implement, adapt, revise as needed, your Personal Action Plans.

These human variables are dynamic, intimate, fluid, powerful, inter – connected, and may be modified over time.

It is indeed a distinct and continuous process, an Inner Journey of self-discovery with Significant Others.

For some, a useful and fun Bibliotherapy may be helpful and perhaps sufficient to get you started in achieving your dreams.

Great readings can facilitate inspiration, joy, emotional healings, and initiate baby steps Personal Transformations.

For others, Life Coaching / Counseling may be more relevant and expedient to deal with their deeper desires and values.

The General Client Forms indicate the Philosophy + Praxis of our * HOLISTIC PSYCHOLOGICAL CARE​ SERVICES.