Welcome to my private practice website.

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in Austin, Texas. I am coming to private practice after 7 years with the Veterans Administration.

While my clinical work has largely focused on veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), this work has provided a depth of experience and perspective in understanding and treating a broad spectrum of difficulties and concerns for both men and women including:

PTSD and Traumatic Stress  PTSD and Traumatic Stress
Depression  Depression
Anxiety  Anxiety
Emotional Problems Anger  Emotional Problems including Anger
Relationship Problems  Relationship Problems
Stress Management  Stress Management
Alcohol and Substance Abuse  Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Personal Growth and Development  Personal Growth and Development
Existential and Spirituality Concerns  Existential and Spirituality Concerns
Issues Gender and Sexuality  Issues related to Gender and Sexuality

My approach to psychotherapy is animated by a dynamic collage of perspectives including psychoanalysis, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral perspectives, social theory including multiculturalism and postmodernism, as well as drawing from the humanities, art, and popular culture. Regarding the latter, I have used the television programs, The Sopranos and In Treatment, to teach psychodynamic psychotherapy to psychology and psychiatry trainees.

At this time I am exclusively providing individual psychotherapy for adults (18 and older), but hope to offer couples and group based services in the ensuing future. I am also an advocate for the mental health care of active duty military personnel, veterans, and their families, and welcome working with active duty personnel, veterans, and/or family members. I am not able to work with veterans who are receiving care through the Veterans Administration.

I also have a strong interest in clinical supervision of early career psychologists and psychiatrists (sliding scale fee structure available). I have been involved in clinical training of both disciplines at the Veterans Administration since 2004, and currently serve at the Psychology Practicum Coordinator at the Austin VA Outpatient Clinic. I welcome peer consultation on issues related to working with active duty soldiers and veterans, PTSD, mindfulness, and men and pornography.

My office is located in South Austin.