I believe that every human being is a jewel of inestimable value. I believe in the power of couples and families woven together through caring, courage, commitment and connection. I believe in the strength of families. My goal is to guide families and couples to bloom where they are planted.

I believe that the therapist is a catalyst for change. I trust in an attachment based, solution oriented and systemic perspective. I have faith in the power of education to guide others to enlightenment and change. I know that parents are the key to healing the complex trauma and attachment disorders of their children.

I believe that the family is a special kind of community in which each member has rights and responsibilities. I believe in the ability of parents to become members of successful parenting teams. I believe in the ability of couples to build a secure and loving bond.

I know that couples and parents need to understand their own attachment and developmental history. As they explore their own life narratives, they will gain in understanding. They will recognize their assumptions and limiting beliefs. They will be able to balance the agendas of all the members of their family. They will be able to accept all emotions but learn to manage challenging behaviors. My role is to support couples and parents as they learn to interact with each other and their children in a playful, loving, calm, accepting and empathic framework.* We will all grow and heal together.

* Based on the work on Dan Hughes Ph.D.