I work with children experiencing anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, or mixed anxiety symptoms), depression, adjustment difficulties, ADHD, and post-traumatic conditions. Diagnostic assessments are comprehensive, and I collaborate closely with parents and teachers, when helpful.

Teenagers and Young Adults

Adolescence and young adulthood are times of increasing independence, possibility, and responsibility. Alongside these transitions, many young people experience challenges such as:

• Anxiety and depression
• Difficulties in school or work performance
• Conflicts with authority figures
• Relationship and dating struggles
• Body image concerns and eating disorders

The COVID-19 pandemic intensified difficulties for many in this generation. Adolescents lost key opportunities for social learning and first romantic experiences during lockdowns, and some faced illness or fears of illness. These disruptions can reverberate into young adulthood, requiring thoughtful therapeutic support.

Adults

I work with adults, typically up to early middle age, who may be facing:

• Persistent challenges in personal or intimate relationships
• Workplace conflicts or difficulties with productivity
• Depression and anxiety (including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, panic, post-traumatic conditions)

I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, and when appropriate, combine these with adjunctive medication. In some instances, there is a separate prescriber. I do not provide medication as a stand-alone treatment.

International Patients and Families

Having grown up and trained across cultures, I bring sensitivity to the experiences of international patients and families. I have worked extensively with individuals adapting to new environments and navigating multiple cultural identities. I am fluent in English, French, and German.

Treatment Modalities

My treatments are tailored to the individual and may include:

• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (typically 2–3 sessions per week)
• Play Psychotherapy for younger children, combined with parent guidance, provided either by me or by a family psychotherapist
• Psychoanalysis for adults, adolescents, and children (intensive, four sessions per week)
• Psychopharmacology when indicated, always in combination with psychotherapy

Consultation: What to Expect

The initial consultation usually unfolds over several sessions. I conduct a thorough evaluation, considering both psychiatric and medical factors that could contribute to symptoms. When helpful, I collaborate with pediatricians, internists, neurologists, and other specialists. After the assessment, I provide my impressions and discuss tailored recommendations with the patient and family.