I work from a conviction that people are always doing their best but may become stuck in patterns that have outgrown their original usefulness. Complexity is more the rule than the exception. Depending on the person, therapy can be open ended, providing a unique opportunity for personal development or it can be narrowly focused on a specific problem, symptom or issue in a relationship. There are situations in which couples or family sessions make much more sense than individual therapy. I also believe that a therapist should be flexible, ready to use or suggest a combination of approaches but always be supportive and collaborative. The opportunity for expression is crucial as is the therapist’s active listening. There are times when specific interventions or suggestions can be useful can and other modalities, for example meditation, can be integrated into the work. Finally, I am convinced, both by my experience and also the most up to date research, that beyond any technique, intervention, advice or interpretation, the relationship, at many levels, is the key factor in all therapy.
