There is an eating disorder that exists that will not meet the clinical criteria for the better known Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and the like—however, it’s real and it very much exists for the individual struggling with the behavior. This “disordered eating,” otherwise known as Compulsive Overeating is oftentimes employed as a means of coping and can be equally disruptive to the person contending with the disorder. Read more.

If you were to scan the history of your life—the choices you made along the way—the forks in the road not taken; would you indeed feel as though you had led a life without regret? It’s a recurring theme in my office for those who seek psychotherapy. Oftentimes, a current mood state is directly correlated with the consequences of a choice long since made (marital partner, children, financial woes, health issues, broken familial relationships, career paths, etc.). But, one cannot change the past—one only can affect the present which can potentially influence one’s future ... Read more.

Pounds. It’s a weighty subject. There are so many different kinds of “weight” that people carry on their backs, in their bellies, on their hips and thighs. However, what I am referring to is not isolated to just the physical manifestations of excess weight on the body. I am also referring to the burdensome weight that so many people struggle with in the form of emotional and psychological hurts, losses, trauma, debts, and the like. Read More.

It is documented and supported by the literature that the long-term solution for emotional duress and mental problems cannot be solved solely through the use of medication.  Psychotherapy is unique because it addresses the underlying cause of your pain and behavior patterns as opposed to symptom management which is a limitation of medication. That is why so many people have tried an arsenal of anti-depressant or anti-anxiety medications without permanent relief of their symptoms.Medicationcan be ahelpful adjunct, however,the long term benefit is questionable and therefore psychotherapy is thetreatment of choice for lasting change. Read more.

There are many reasons people make the choice to come into treatment. For some, it's the exhaustion of dealing with long-standing psychological issues, or symptoms associated with depression or anxiety. For others, it is in response to an unforseen life change such as a loss, career transition, move, or divorce. Personal growth and achieving a deeper sense of self-understanding is also a common goal of psychotherapy. Therapy can help address one or all of these issues since working with an experienced therapist who is the right fit for you can provide support, insight, and new perspectives on a multitude of life challenges. Read more.

When people ask me to explain what is Contemporary Psychoanalysis, I find this quote from Levenkron most helpful ... "the bottom line is that patients want to, need to be listened to. They want a therapist who can listen to them in depth....That is what psychoanalysis is, that is what we offer; we listen to people in depth, over an extended period of time and with great intensity." Read more.