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86 St. Paul St.
Burlington, VT 05401
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| Profession: |
Clinical Social Worker/Therapist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Consultation Services to Employers
Court Ordered Evaluations
Forensic Evaluations
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| Practice Description: |
For over 45 years I have had a busy, gratifying practice working with adults and couples (mixed gender or same gender) to help people sort out life’s difficult dilemmas such as loss of a loved one, divorce, infidelity and life transitions. I am a clinical social worker in private practice. I am also clinical associate professor of psychiatry at University of Vermont Medical College where I lecture and consult and have expertise in clinical sexology.
I use a combination of therapies which include psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive -behavioral techniques. When choosing a therapist, I believe that a person should expect confidentiality, privacy, respect and, most of all, a professional and competent therapist. My most recent book is: In the Grip of Desire: A Therapist at Work with Sexual Secrets.
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| Practice Specialties or Interests: |
Adjustment Disorder
Depression
Divorce/Dissolution
Gay/Lesbian Issues
Grief/Loss
Impaired Professionals
Infertility Issues
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Parenting Issues
Personal Growth
Relationship Issues
Self-esteem
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Dysfunction
Women's Issues
hypersexuality/ "sex addiction"
sexual concerns
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| Age Specialties: |
Adults
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| Session Formats: |
Individual
Couples
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Cognitive/Cognitive-Behavioral
Control Mastery
Eclectic
Existential/Humanistic
Family Systems
Interpersonal
Object Relations
Psychodynamic
Psychoeducational
Psychosocial
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| Education: |
MSW, Bryn Mawr College, 1963
Postgraduate work in psychology and psychiatry
Syracuse University and Upstate NY medical College, 1979
Continuing education every year over 20 CEUs
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| License #: |
089.0000114 |
| License State: |
Vermont |
| Additional Licenses/ Certifications: |
Eemeritus License in New York State (R) |
| Professional Affiliations: |
 | National Association of Social workers (NASW) 2010 Social Worker of the year Vermont | | SSTAR: The society for sex therapy and research. 30 years | | Clinical Asso. Prof. of Psychiatry UVM Medical College: lecturer and consultant |
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| Accepted Insurance: |
Any Indemnity Plan
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
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| Driving Directions: |
located in downtown Burlington. When appointment made, I will send directions.
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| Additional Comments: |
Therapy is a collaborative process for the client and therapist. Together we will decide upon the goals of therapy. You are always the expert on you. I will do an initial evaluation and share my diagnostic impressions. Together we will make a treatment plan that will target the goals we have decided upon. I often suggest reading materials and education about the issues we are working on. With couples, I use structured and collaborative exercises to do at home as well.
I believe you should expect confidentiality, support, validation and a safe, private place within which you can explore your feelings and find solutions to your dilemmas ~ a place to work through problems and heal from trauma.
I use a combination of therapies which include psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral techniques. I welcome questions by telephone to help you decide if therapy is the right choice for you and if I am the right person for you. |
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