Maxine Gower

Clinical Social Work-Therapist, LCSW Clinical Social Work Supervisor

"Talking is Strong Medicine" - When we talk in therapy, we come to know ourselves intimately and we are able to discover what is at the root of painful thoughts, feelings and actions. Feeling seen, heard, understood and accepted is key to restoring hope as well as alleviating pain and suffering. Deep and abiding change is possible because an authentic relationship with a caring and skilled therapist allows one to explore, with another, that which can be too painful, scary or obscure to explore on one's own.

Symptoms such as depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive behaviors, sexual dysfunction etc. are simply signs that something is amiss and that our attention is required. My specialty is getting to know someone well enough so that I can help them to transform symptoms into healthy choices for a good life.

Uncovering the meaning of our particular symptom/s requires careful exploration ... like performing a delicate operation. I believe it is the therapeutic relationship itself which allows awareness to grow and both change and healing to take place. Symptoms are relinquished over time and are replaced with playful, creative and skillful approaches to living.

Treatment Approach

Eclectic

Humanistic

Interpersonal

Intervention

Marital Therapy

Psychoanalytic

Psychodynamic

Treatment Modality

Couples

Family

Individuals

Sex Gender

Bisexual Issues

Gay Issues

Lesbian Issues

Mental Health

Bipolar Disorder

Elderly Persons Disorders

Mood Disorders

Personality Disorders

Issues

Adoption

Anger Management

Behavioral issues

Borderline Personality

Child or Adolescent

Depression

Emotional Disturbance

Family Conflict

Infertility

Loss or Grief

Obessive-Compulsive

Parenting

Relationship issues

Self Esteem

Trauma and PTSD