Do you offer online sessions?
Yes, Online for anyone residing in Massachusetts.
Professional Profile
Psychologist (he/him)
I have worked for 40 years with married and unmarried couples who face challenges with intimacy, communication, power, trust, physical connection, collaboration, parenting, and life changes. I specialize in helping people identify what really matters. I work with them to effectively communicate those needs to each other, and ensure that those needs are heard. I specialize in enhancing peoples' interpersonal skills. My style is an active one. I am told I am calm, direct, and insightful.
I have worked within two realms in life, both in the clinical world for 40 years as a therapist, and as an executive coaching/leadership development specialist in the corporate world for 30 years, Because of this I am well suited to
take on married and unmarried couples who have little to no experience in doing therapy, who may be very bright within their own work or profession but may not have worked with their emotional selves very deeply before. I also really enjoy working with couples that are open to expanding their communication skills.
I ensure that each person is deeply heard by their partner. Both partners will learn to communicate in ways that deepen their sense of connection. They will learn methods of working through conflicts that help them to restore harmony. I work to have people feel safe in opening up more fully and skillfully to each other.
Listed as a couples-focused provider. Methods listed: Emotionally Focused (EFT), Gottman Method.
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Yes, Online for anyone residing in Massachusetts.
8-12 sessions
3-6 months prior to the wedding
No, I work with couples from many varied backgrounds.
Yes I do and have.
Yes, I do work with LGBTQ couples.
I ask what is bringing you to couples work, ask a lot of background questions, ask questions about many things that can affect your relationship, ask about goals for the therapy, and begin to delve into the issues you bring.
No, not formal assessments
I do accept BCBS. If you have a PPO policy with other insurance companies I will provide receipts for you to submit to your company for reimbursement.
48 hours notice is needed to not be charged.
Unless there is risk of harm, what we say is confidential.
The initial meeting is together. This can followed by an individual session for each of you. Then we generally return to a couples format with room for individual sessions if needed.
Steven serves couples in Mashpee and nearby communities. Online sessions are available.