I am a Clinical Health Psychologist using telehealth with people located in the 43 Psypact States.
For more about my telehealth sessions, go here.

For over 35 years, my specialty areas have included: insomnia, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. I only use proven treatments, such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as science-based Positive and Motivational therapies.

These therapies are brief, time-limited, goal-oriented. They teach people to become their own therapist quickly. I send you a lot of visuals to remind you of what we cover in sessions. As well, I recommend the use of many free online resources.

Welcome to my practice!  I work with adults in individual Cognitive Behavior Therapy to help alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, pain and insomnia as well as to increase positive health and well-being.

CBT works to change our thoughts and behaviors, which in turn help to change our moods. Although it began with Depression, literally  100’s of clinical trials have shown VERY strong evidence for CBT as a highly effective treatment for the below-listed issues.

Ads say, “Ask your doctor” for a pill. But, in fact, sleep specialists say that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the FIRST step to take … before any kind of medication.

Inadequate sleep is a national epidemic, according to the CDC. Tens of millions suffer with insomnia … despite tens of millions of prescriptions written for sleeping pills.

Learning to be ‘mindful’ is a key skill that is associated with:

1. Reduced Stress
2. Improved Sleep
3. Improved Pain Management
4. Decreased Anxiety
5. Enhanced Ability to Focus
6. Lowered Blood Pressure
7. Better Immune Function
8. Less Depression Symptoms
9. Increased Self-Awareness
10. Improved Emotional Regulation

Knowing and cultivating your character strengths as well as the strengths of others is a key to increasing happiness and meaning in your life.  There are several good free questionnaires to determine what your top strengths are.

This post explains the multidisciplinary approach to managing chronic pain, emphasizing that effective treatment requires a collaborative team of specialists. Leading experts from Stanford’s Division of Pain Medicine briefly discuss how psychological interventions, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, can address the emotional and mental aspects of long-term suffering. The material also covers medical and physical strategies, including the role of specialized medications, spinal cord stimulation, and the therapeutic benefits of movement. As well, it highlights the impact of social relationships and sleep hygiene on physical well-being, framing pain as a complex disease rather than just a symptom. Ultimately, this video collection aims to promote personalized care models and advanced diagnostic tools to improve quality of life for the millions of adults facing chronic disability.