I’m warm and friendly, soft-spoken, smart, serious but rarely solemn, and interested in everything and everyone, including you. I hope you’ll find me compassionate, connected, and, on a good day, wise.
I’m an extrovert (which, believe it or not, is unusual in my field) so I look forward to sessions and enjoy them greatly. Some therapists worry about burnout, but for me it’s just the opposite: seeing clients raises my energy level. You’ll benefit by having a therapist who’s alert and engaged.
I’m mild-mannered and cheerful, so people often think I’m laid-back, but I’m actually quite focused. You’ll see this in how hard I work outside of sessions. Don’t be surprised if I bring in exercises, handouts, and research summaries written just for you.
I speak plainly and don’t “sound like a therapist.” I won’t throw around diagnoses, or point out that you’re libidinally cathecting objects (unless that’s your idea of a good time). I often use humor, and have a soft spot for affectionate teasing.
Some personal information:
- I have a son who majored in math, minored in physics, and now has a tech job in the Midwest
- I have a step-daughter who’s a teacher, with three daughters of her own
- I have a wonderful sweetie who’s a professional musician, which means I attend more baroque operas than a normal person would
- We share our home with Jack (the timid tabby with a big heart) and Mason (the cairn terrier with a big personality), and thousands of books
- I love reading, movies, French, and a wide variety of popular music
- I’ve had previous careers as a computer scientist and a crossword-puzzle constructor
- I’ve been a huge Celtics fan for 30 years
Eric Albert 