LCSW, ACSW, FABP, TA
My Approach
Deep, Relational, Transformative Work
Choosing a therapist is an important and personal decision.
When you step into my practice, you are not stepping into a one-size-fits-all approach. Every therapeutic relationship is a unique collaboration, and I meet you exactly where you are — with curiosity, respect, and a commitment to understanding your needs.
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As we begin, I take time to assess and thoughtfully recommend the path that best supports your growth. While I have an integrative and holistic perspective — and may suggest skills, coping strategies, or external resources as needed — the heart of my private practice centers around long-term individual psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.
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This is deep, meaningful work that unfolds over time.
It is relational as much as it is insight-driven.
And it is grounded in extensive training, clinical experience, and a profound respect for the unconscious mind.
What is Psychoanalysis?
Psychoanalysis is an even deeper and more immersive form of therapeutic work.Typically involving three or more sessions per week, it allows for an intensified exploration of your inner world — providing a powerful and sustained opportunity for transformation.
Psychoanalysis is often suited for those who are seeking profound and enduring change: not just in how they manage life, but in how they experience themselves and their relationships at the core. We work with transference — the way earlier relational patterns may repeat in the therapy relationship — and explore defenses, the unconscious strategies that once protected you but may now limit you. By bringing these processes into awareness within the safety of the analytic relationship, we create new possibilities for freedom, connection, and authentic self-expression.
Research — including the widely cited work of Dr. Jonathan Shedler — has shown that psychoanalytic therapies lead to deeper and more lasting changes than many short-term treatments. Importantly, the benefits often continue to grow even after the therapy ends, because the changes take root within the self.
What is Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy?
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy is a journey of deep self-exploration.
It invites you to become more aware of unconscious patterns that shape your emotions, relationships, and life choices — even those that may feel confusing, painful, or stuck.
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In this work, we pay attention not just to what you are aware of, but to the subtle patterns of thought, feeling, and relating that operate outside of your conscious awareness. Together, we listen carefully to your experiences, your defenses, your relational style, and the emotional world that lives beneath the surface.
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This approach fosters not just symptom relief, but lasting internal change: a restructuring of how you understand yourself and how you relate to others.
My Holistic Perspective
This kind of work is not for everyone.
It is an investment of time, emotional energy, and financial resources.
But for those who are ready and willing, the rewards are profound:
a richer, freer, and more authentic life.
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Above all, the success of therapy rests on the quality of the relationship between therapist and client. It is essential that you feel safe, truly listened to, and not judged — and that there is a shared commitment to curiosity, honesty, and growth. If you feel drawn to this kind of work, I welcome the opportunity to meet you, hear your story, and explore together whether we might be a good match for this journey.
Professional Background
​I bring nearly three decades of clinical experience to my work, including:
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, ACSW, since 1998)​
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Board-Certified Psychoanalyst and Fellow of the American Board of Psychoanalysis (FABP)
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Advanced training in psychoanalysis (since 2000)
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Training and Supervising Analyst at the New Orleans Birmingham Psychoanalytic Center (NOBPC)
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Faculty Member and Former President of NOBPC
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Chair of NOBPC Progress Committee
In addition to my clinical practice, I serve as a consultant for clinicians training to become psychoanalysts. This lifelong commitment to learning and deepening my craft reflects my profound belief in the transformative power of psychoanalytic work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thinking about starting therapy — especially therapy that invites real depth and change — can bring up a lot of questions.
That’s completely natural.
Here are some answers to common things people want to know when they’re considering this kind of work.
And of course, if you have more questions, we can talk about them together.