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My Approach to Helping

I have offices in both San Francisco and Palo Alto, Ca.

I came into this field because I believe that people go through very painful times and situations in their lives and carry the wounds of those things with them everywhere they go. If these wounds aren't processed in some way the full potential of the individual is not allowed to come forth. Manifestations of trauma, loss and life fatigue are numerous and so destructive. I have been trained in the tradition of C.G. Jung. He believed that the Self is always working its way towards wholeness. To me this means that even when we find ourselves in addictions or in relationships that are not good for us or jobs that hurt our spirit etc., there is a way that our inner self is trying very hard to communicate with us, to lead us in a more positive direction. When I work with a client, I want to know what she or he loves in life and longs for and feels unworthy of. When we can explore these things together and work in a progressive fashion, we can get to the elixir of life that is waiting to be discovered within. Then the person can move forward, towards the light of their own spirit. This is hope! In technical terms, I use a variety of methodologies depending on what is called for for the particular presenting issue. This could mean that we use CBT techniques together to identify thought patterns that are counterproductive in the person life. We will always be working in a way that enhances self-exploration and a relaxation into the self. I work with addictive disorders and eating disorders in a multi-layered way, using concrete tools as well as dream work and Jungian methods. The relationship between me and a person coming to therapy is also very important. Trust is vital for any therapeutic relationship to function and I work hard to establish an atmosphere of warmth to relax into.

I now offer a different option for people who are interested. This is Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy.
Go to www.horsesensing.com to learn more.

 

More Info About My Practice

Fees for Psychotherapy are necessary but sometimes they keep people from taking the step to enter the work that can transform their life. My aim is to have individuals feel that they can sustain coming to therapy over the period of time needed to do the work. Sessions are 50 minutes in length. My fees are in accordance with this geographical area as well as in accordance with my experience and expertise. Call for specific questions about fees. I will work with those that feel they cannot afford to pay full fee. This consideration is made on a case by case basis according to income. This is separate from my sliding scale spaces. I keep a number of sliding scale spaces. Call me about availability for those. I accept many insurance plans including Blue Shield, Aetna and others. I also accept all major credit cards for payment. Payment is due at the end of each session. We can make a monthly payment arrangement in advance as well.

Services I Provide

• Individual Therapy & Counseling
• Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
• Family Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Mediation
• Coaching
• Home-Based Therapy

Ages I Work With

• Teens
• Adults
• Elders

Languages I Speak

• English

Groups I Work With

Addicts and Alcoholics, Eating Disordered Clents, Adolescents, Trauma Victims, Veterans and their spouses, Emergency Workers, Police officers, Probation personnel, Corrections Officers, Ex-Offenders, Medical Professionals, Domestic Violence Victims

Therapy Approaches I Use

• Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy /REBT
• Depth Therapy
• Depth-Oriented Brief Therapy
• Dreamwork & Dream Analysis
• Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy
• Equine & Animal Assisted Psychotherapies
• Integral Psychotherapy
• Interpersonal Psychotherapy
• Jungian Psychotherapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Object Relations
• Person Centered / Rogerian
• Positive Psychology
• Positive Psychotherapy
• Psychoanalysis / Modern Psychoanalysis
• Psychodynamic
• Reality Therapy
• Relational Psychotherapy
• Solution Focused Therapy

Concerns & Issues I Help With

• Identity Issues
• Attachment
• Reproduction
• Abuse: Emotional, Physical, or Sexual
• Trauma
• Occupational & Academic Issues
• Addictions & Compulsions
• Life Changes
• Childhood & Adolescence
• Family Problems
• Social Skills & Problems
• Health & Body
• Anxiety, Fear, & Stress
• Emotion Management
• Depression & Mood
• Relationships & Marriage
• Self-Esteem & Confidence
• Sexuality
• Spirituality
• Self-Harm & Suicide