Meet Dr. Berlin
Engaged treatment that invites curiosity and opens the way to relief.
Clinical Background
I don’t approach emotional pain as merely theoretical. Over many years, I have come to know what it means to move from pain that once felt overwhelming toward a more grounded, ongoing joy in being alive. That lived understanding quietly informs how I work with patients.
Many bright, creative, or accomplished people wonder why their hard work hasn't brought the sense of peace or joy they expected. People who appear successful on the outside can still struggle internally.
My Approach
Trained in relational psychoanalysis, my work is grounded in an egalitarian, contextualist perspective within a safe, relational framework. My clinical style incorporates creativity, play, and humor.
Collaborative
The work is tailored to individual needs. Some people thrive with more guidance, others from a supportive partnership. My stance is based on what serves you best.
Relational
In therapy, new experiences can replace old patterns. We explore what’s happening in your key relationships to help shift what feels stuck.
Practical
Theory informs the work, but outcomes matter more. My training integrates contemporary psychoanalytic thinking with practical application.
Human
When it fits, I bring humor. The work is meaningful and serious but it doesn't require us to be solemn. There’s also room for lightness, offering relief and helping us feel more human together.
Personal Context
Having worked through difficult feelings rooted in early emotional misattunement, I do not approach emotional pain as something merely theoretical. I know what it means to move from overwhelming pain toward a more grounded and enduring joy in being alive. This experience quietly informs my work with patients.
As a creative person, I enjoy discovering new possibilities together. I am especially drawn to the sense of meaning and purpose that emerges when we feel most fully alive. I welcome whatever you bring—whatever matters to you—and together, we see what unfolds.
