Welcome!
I am a clinical social worker in private practice. Although I have specialized in the treatment of addictive disorders for over 27 years, I also have extensive experience helping people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, relational conflicts, life transitions, or the effects of past trauma.
Climate anxiety is a growing concern as environmental disruptions become increasingly noticeable and worrisome. I am open to exploring emotions about this existential threat and discussing skills for coping with it, such as acceptance, adaptation, and active hope.
My approach is interpersonal and collaborative. I frequently make use of mindfulness training, cognitive-behavioral strategies, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and a treatment for trauma called Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) in my effort to help. Clients of all backgrounds and identities are welcome in my practice.
In 2008 I joined with my husband, James Finch MD, a family physician certified in Addiction Medicine, in forming a treatment collaborative called Changes By Choice. The medical and mental health clinicians who work with us have many years of experience and are dedicated to providing evidence-based treatments at affordable rates.