Medical Family Therapist (which is a subspecialization of Marriage and Family Therapy). I work with people who have medical illnesses and their families on the psychosocial issues surrounding their illnesses. Research has shown that illness tends to complicate family dynamics, and that complicated family dynamics can lead to further problems with illness. Working with the psychosocial aspects not only improves family relationships and psychological health, but frequently increases survival rates, decreases symptomology, and a host of other fun stuff. I've also had a lot of experience treating depression, anxiety, general medical conditions, martial conflict, affairs, premarital issues, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, and various addictions (including sexual addictions).
I am currently transferring to a position at the Duke Medical Center Oncology Clinic, where I will focus on cancer patients and their families. I am also a researcher and writer in my field.