Clinical Approach

My work is psychodynamic and relational, grounded in an understanding of emotional development, personality, and unconscious patterns.

Rather than applying the same intervention to everyone with the same diagnosis, I tailor treatment based on how each person’s mind works.

For example:

• One boy’s behavioral problems may reflect emotional overwhelm and difficulty expressing dependency.

• Another may be struggling with rigid self-control, shame, or fear of failure.

• Two adolescents with ADHD may require entirely different therapeutic approaches depending on temperament, family dynamics, and inner experience.

With children, therapy integrates:

• play and symbolic expression

• emotional observation and containment

• collaboration with parents

With adolescents and adults, therapy explores:

• emotional patterns and defenses

• relationships and attachment

• inner criticism, guilt, and identity conflict

• meaning, purpose, and psychological growth