Consider that defining moment when you realize that the problem/s you’re facing are more than you want to handle alone. Probably you’ve tried all that you know to manage the situation alone, and very likely you’ve been trying this for a long time and feel you’ve run out of solutions. Or you just need to talk the situation over with someone. Your trusted friends have given the advice that you know you should take, and you can’t seem to implement what they’re telling you.

This is when you consider calling a professional for help. This is not an easy decision to make or even an easy one to carry out. Who is that person that can make a difference in your life? What do they know that can really help you? Can you trust them with the most personal things in your life? Will it be embarrassing? Are you crazy for thinking about doing this? These and many other questions come to mind for all those who call a therapist.

Choosing someone to see is a tough decision, even once you’ve made the decision to seek professional help. An overwhelming array of doctors, psychotherapists and counselors seem to have credentials to do therapy and seem to do pretty much the same thing. Don’t believe what you may have heard – Credentials do matter. Here’s a view of my training and experience beyond this website that might help you through that choice. I’ve been licensed and in private practice since 1980, certified and coaching since 2006, and specializing in sleep problems, primarily insomnia since 2008. For more of my clinical specialties, click here. For insurance plans accepted, click here.