This focused modality is often used when people are in transition with relationships and career paths. Dr. Cavell has been trained extensively in Motivational Interviewing, a technique which encourages thoughtful decision-making in a supportive context. If you have found yourself wondering if this is the right time to make a change in your life, this method may be a good fit for your needs.

Dr. Cavell specializes in seeing patients who have tried traditional talk therapy but were frustrated by seeing minimal results in terms of real world gains. If you’ve completed traditional psychotherapy but have continued to feel stuck or dissatisfied, Dr. Cavell’s clinical approach may be right for you.

In her 20+ years of practicing in New York and Los Angeles, Dr. Cavell has witnessed first-hand the challenges of managing generational wealth and the complexities associated with the operations of family businesses. She has developed a deep understanding of the specific issues related to extreme wealth and the stresses this creates on family relationships and marriages.

For clients who are new to the process of psychotherapy, this exploratory approach can be the right place to start. Often people come to therapy with feelings of general dissatisfaction in their lives, but are unclear about the underlying causes. Dr. Cavell cultivates a unique alliance with each person she treats and uses that connection to identify patterns of negative thinking and feeling. By recognizing these patterns, together we will be taking the first step on the road to leading a full and satisfying life.

Dr. Cavell’s training in motivational interviewing allows her to identify the seeds of change when listening to couples interact. With a non-judgmental, gentle, yet straightforward style, Dr. Cavell helps couples navigate difficult conflicts and relationship gridlock.

Dr. Cavell has worked extensively with individuals coping with grief. She has also led groups and counseled individuals who lost loved ones on September 11th. Dr. Cavell’s dissertation focused on bereavement, and she has both a research-based and clinical understanding of loss to help you move through this difficult part of life.