Most of my work is counseling with individuals, couples, and families.

People seek counseling for many reasons. Some have a general sense of discomfort in their lives and come looking for some spiritual guidance. Others have specific problems in their personal or professional lives for which they want counseling. And some are aware that there are deeper issues in their life experience that persistently get in the way of more satisfying relationships and they come for psychotherapy.

As there are many reasons why people seek help, there are many modes of working that may be appropriate. I am trained in psycho-dynamic psychotherapy through a joint program of Eden Seminary and Care and Counseling. I am well versed in cognitive behavioral therapy and am trained in the use of EMDR for addressing trauma. I am also trained in the use of Internal Family System therapy having completed the Level Two training and have served as a training assistant for trainings by the Center for Self Leadership.

Whatever the tools for therapy, the most important feature in a successful counseling experience is the quality of the relationship between the client and the therapist. You are encouraged to interview any potential therapist before beginning a course of therapy. I am happy to speak with you about what you need and whether I can be of help.

Since the pandemic I am able to meet virtually as well as in person.  Your choice.

My consulting room is the living room of an apartment in a four-family at 6454 Alamo, St. Louis, MO 63105. The room is not in a business office and offers a high level of privacy in a relaxed atmosphere but is on the second floor and is not accessible to those who cannot manage stairs.

Appointments may be made by calling me at 314-853-9385. If I am unable to answer the phone you will have the option of leaving a message on my voice-mail. I am the only one who hears those messages. All communication is confidential.

If you should need to cancel an appointment, please do so as soon as possible. If you are unable to keep an appointment but can reschedule within the week there will not be a fee for the missed appointment. Appointments which are missed and not rescheduled will be billed.

Should you need to contact me between sessions you are invited to call me or email me. Short conversations are at no fee but phone consultations over ten minutes in length will be billed at a dollar a minute.