(919) 275-0604
jfmtherapy@gmail.com

How do you find the right therapist? Education and training is important, but at least as important is finding a therapist with whom you can truly be yourself. I've been told by my patients that some of the reasons they value therapy with me are that I'm easy to talk to, I really listen, and I'm interactive. They say I "get" them, which helps to develop trust and safety. It can be difficult to talk about your personal struggles with someone you don't know. My warm, calm and non-judgmental nature makes it a little bit easier. I have 30 years of experience, deep empathy and a sense of humor.

Much of therapy involves relationship issues of one kind or another: single people wanting to be in relationships, individuals and couples (gay and straight) wanting better relationships, people struggling with and healing from difficult family relationships. I have studied attachment-based therapy for many years with nationwide experts.

I've worked with patients with cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other medical illnesses. I have worked extensively with trauma, grief/bereavement and also weight and body image issues. I enjoy helping people find different paths to health and wellness. I am a longtime student of yoga, meditation and Ayurveda. I look forward to hearing from you.

Education:

Hunter College School of Social Work, New York, NY
Masters of Social Work, 1990
Post-Masters in Individual Psychotherapy, 1996

Cornell University, Ithaca NY
Bachelor of Science, 1983