About Me
For more than 30 years, I’ve worked with children, parents, and couples facing conflict and overwhelm, helping them understand what’s really happening beneath the surface and move toward steadier, healthier relationships.
My Philosophy
Understanding first. Then real change.
I believe meaningful change begins with understanding—not blame, not quick fixes, but a clear picture of what’s driving the behavior or conflict in the first place.
Most of us are doing our best—this includes children who get labeled oppositional or difficult—but we’re overwhelmed, under-supported, or missing key skills that can be taught. My work is grounded in decades of research on attachment, resilience, and development, but translated into practical strategies you can use in everyday life.
Together, we focus on building skills, strengthening relationships, and creating lasting change that feels steady and sustainable—not temporary or reactive.
Who I Am
I earned my Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and completed my clinical internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
I later served as a Fellow at Harvard’s renowned Study of Adult Development and spent 25 years on the faculty of Harvard Medical School. My clinical work is informed by advanced training in child and family psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, cognitive behavioral therapy, and the Gottman Method for couples.
Throughout my career, I have remained committed to grounding my work in research while translating that knowledge into clear, practical guidance for the families and individuals I serve.
My Approach
My approach is active, collaborative, and focused on meaningful progress.
In our work together, we look carefully at patterns, triggers, and relationship dynamics so we can understand what’s keeping you stuck and identify clear next steps. Depending on your needs, I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, psychoanalytic principles, and the Gottman Method to guide our work.
You can expect thoughtful conversation, practical tools, and a structured plan that helps you move forward with greater confidence and stability.
Considering Therapy?
Is this a good fit?
You’re doing your best, but home still feels harder than it should. You may be exhausted from daily power struggles, worried about your child’s behavior, or discouraged by patterns in your relationship that don’t seem to improve.
You don’t want harsher consequences or surface-level advice—you want a thoughtful, research-informed approach that actually works. If you’re ready to reflect, learn new skills, and build a steadier path forward, this work may be a strong fit for you.
Areas I Serve
Here for you in Wellesley Hills and beyond.
I provide in-person counseling in Wellesley Hills, MA, and offer secure telehealth sessions to children, adults, couples and families throughout the state. This allows clients to receive consistent, thoughtful support whether they prefer meeting locally or connecting from elsewhere in Massachusetts .