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Personal Philosophy

My work with people is influenced by the work of Carl Rogers. He believed that there is a positive energy in people to grow, develop, and become more mature. When a person experiences unconditional acceptance and empathic understanding from another (a parent, friend or therapist) who is also experienced as genuine, human and real, growth naturally occurs. I make every effort to care, understand and see the positive strengths of my clients. In my work, I have also been influenced by the self psychology of Heinz Kohut, the intersubjectivity theory of Robert Stolorow and current relational theories in psychoanalysis.