The roads we travel are not always smooth and straightforward. Sometimes there are curves and long uphill stretches. Often we find ourselves at crossroads faced with complex decisions. Kierkegaard, a Danish philosopher, once said: "Man is a being who walks forward but looks backwards." Where we come from is important -- there is no doubt that our past shapes who we are and how we think about ourselves and others. However, there are certain advantages to being able to turn your head around -- look forward -- and see what is in front of you. The goal of the psychotherapy is self exploration -- the discovery of how the past affects the present, learning how to break free of maladaptive thought and behavior patterns, and constructing new strategies to redirect your life in a positive forward-moving direction. People seek out psychological services for different reasons. Many people are interested in personal growth. Others want to understand how the past affects who they are and want to make changes to their personality. Often people are in crisis or wanting help with specific life transitional issues or problems. Still others are looking for a more brief, focused cognitive behavioral approach to reduce specific behaviors or symptoms. Dr. Klein is a seasoned clinical psychologist who specializes in individual psychotherapy, couples and marital counseling and executive career coaching. He treats adults and children who are in crisis or need assistance facing everyday challenges. He works with couples who have interpersonal conflicts and intimacy and communication issues. He practices both cognitive behavioral (CBT) as well as more in-depth existential psychodynamic therapeutic approaches. Dr. Klein's background in existential philosophy deepens his ability to work with individuals struggling with issues of identity, spirituality, meaningfulness and creativity. He is sensitive and respectful of different religious and cultural beliefs as well as issues related to ethnicity and gender. His compassionate approach works well with people who are going through loss and grief associated with the end of a relationship, aging, illness or the death of a loved one. His approach is practical and down to earth. He is a compassionate listener with a good sense of humor and a warm and engaging style. Each person is treated as an individual, and treatment is tailored to meet one's personal needs. Many people seeking his services struggle with work, relationship and family issues as well as symptoms of depression, anxiety, self defeating patterns, negative thoughts or irrational fears. The goal of treatment is to achieve greater satisfaction, be more productive in your personal and professional life, and feel better about yourself and your relationship with others.