My primary theoretical orientation is psychodynamic, meaning that I work with the underlying unconscious and subconscious processes which are at the root of emotional pain. I often work within a framework in which it is believed that the determining influences of personality are environmental, biological and psychological elements of early relationships. Links are then provided to current experiences so that the client can increase his or her internal awareness and make new choices. However, In all instances, I do what is best for the client and his or her needs. I strive to provide a safe therapeutic environment. It is extremely important that you feel comfortable with me, or any therapist you work with, because these are the most important issues you face. When you have reached the point of deciding to come to therapy, you have decided to do something about your issues. You want to know that the therapist is someone you can trust. I work quickly and efficiently and do not believe that therapy must take years to be effective or long lasting. I will listen to you and provide feedback. I will let you make your own choices so that you will find your own way. You will develop your own inner strength and your own potential and your own authentic voice in the world.
More Info About My Practice
I am a former coach of Olympic athletes and bring optimism and energy to my work as a therapist. I believe in each person's inherent ability to heal themselves. If you ready to take the steps to make changes in your life, I ready to help you.
Services I Provide
Individual Therapy & Counseling
Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
Coaching
Consultation
Ages I Work With
Adults
Languages I Speak
English
Groups I Work With
Couples, Adolescents, Gay/Lesbian, Entertainment Industry professionals.
Frequent media contributor to the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, CNN, Forbes, Elle, Glamour, SELF Magazines, KTLA-TV, Fox-11 Los Angeles. Featured therapist on Run's House in MTV.
Therapy Approaches I Use
Anger Management
Body-Mind Psychotherapy
Client-Directed Outcome-Informed Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy /REBT
Depth-Oriented Brief Therapy
Depth Therapy
Emotion Focused Couples Therapy
Existential Psychotherapy
Family Systems Therapy
Gottman Method
Humanistic Psychology
Imago Relationship Therapy
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Jungian Psychotherapy
Motivational Enhancement Therapy
Object Relations
Person Centered / Rogerian
Positive Psychotherapy
Process Oriented Psychology
Psychoanalysis / Modern Psychoanalysis
Psychodynamic
Relational Psychotherapy
Self Acceptance Training
Self Relations
Self Psychology
Solution Focused Therapy
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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