In more than 25 years as a psychologist, I continue to be surprised and moved by the way people navigate their lives in the face of daunting problems. I am drawn to the ways clients access skills, flashes of humor, and acts of courage that are at odds with the problem.

During sessions, I am active, optimistic, and ally with the people I see, whether that involves witnessing moments of pain, or celebrating moments of joy. I increasingly believe therapists should be renewed by the work rather than depleted. I find I am most able to stay engaged when I view therapy as an important process for restoring dignity to lives.