Find a Therapist in Fairfield, CA

I assume that everyone is doing the best they can to handle the uncertainties and ups & downs of life. People often seek my help when the approaches or strategies that have worked well for them in the past don't fit or help with current circumstances. Or perhaps the old approaches and strategies have always been fraught with problems and now it feels like the right time try to make fundamental changes. In either case, my goal is to collaborate and think together with you so that we can understand what is and is not working for you, why, and to help you come up with more satisfying solutions to your circumstances. My approach is interactive, warm, and direct. I want us to recognize and build on your strengths as well as understand your struggles. I emphasize safety, respect, honesty, and curiosity because these values that facilitate a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship.

In therapy, I'll work with you to understand and address the immediate issue, stress or conflict. Whether there are practical problems, emotional pain, or life-altering decisions that need to be made, I will listen carefully to understand what circumstances, thoughts, and feelings are getting in the way of your peace of mind. You may find it helpful to actively examine the "inside story" or your personal narrative. As we get to know each other, I'll ask about your family of origin, not to focus on the past but to understand what subtle or obvious history may still be influencing your adult life. I'll work to help you uncover and examine old patterns and create new paths for moving forward. My goal is to support you on an active journey toward well-being, joy, and connection to those you love. Additionally, I will ask about past and current circumstances to learn where stress has been or continues to present itself. I believe that as living organisms, each of us wishes to grow, evolve and move toward health. I may suggest the use of tools that include writing, meditation, and guided imagery. These and other practices can help you access internal wisdom, resilience and your natural capacity for higher functioning. If you come to therapy with a family member, spouse or partner, I will help you sort through the presenting issues and also help you observe the characteristic ways you relate with each other on a day to day basis. Depending on your levels of commitment (which may be unclear to one or both of you) it may help to practice listening skills, healthy boundaries, accountability while you develop new agreements.

I provide both psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. I work with a wide range of issues ranging from depression, sadness, anxiety, grief, work-related difficulties, parenting related issues, and intimacy related concerns to more severe issues such as schizophrenia, personality disorders and trauma related symptoms. I also work with couples and have extensive training in working with adolescents. I work best with people interested in making significant changes in their inner lives and circumstances. In my practice, I provide you with a place to speak freely, so that through this singular experience of speaking you can articulate your desire and live your life according to your passions. As a Psychoanalyst, I see people in Lacanian Psychoanalysis. If you are interested in exploring the option of analysis, we can meet for a few preliminary sessions in order to establish whether this is a good fit for what you are looking for. For more information on Lacanian Psychoanalysis, please see my website.

In my experience, it is important for my clients to feel supported and be able to address their immediate concerns as quickly and as effectively as possible. I view therapy as a collaborative process where I work with my clients to acquire the coping skills they need for their present difficulties while gaining the understanding and insight they need to handle future challenges. By working together, I will help you to build on your strengths and expand your skills to not only cope with the obstacles in life, but to optimize your well-being and to reach for your full potential. I am deeply confident in your ability to create a life rich with authenticity, meaning, insight, and connection! My approach is warm, genuine, and nonjudgmental. Since everyone is unique, the therapeutic process with each of my clients is different and the way we work together is tailored to your specific needs. However, my goal is to create a safe space where your stories can be told and your thoughts & feelings explored. I will support you through your journey of introspection and help you gain new perspectives and understanding of yourself. I will guide you to identify your obstacles but also gently challenge you to make the changes you need to breakthrough old patterns.

I am a compassionate, non-judgmental, honest, and down-to-earth therapist who has more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I have worked with families, couples, and individuals throughout my career, and I am genuinely interested in helping you with your concerns. I provide a secure, comfortable setting where you may explore your issues, express yourself freely, and reach your therapeutic goals. I offer effective treatment for a wide range of adverse issues such as anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, anger issues, relational challenges, and parenting issues. I am also very comfortable working with people from different age groups and ethnicities. A key component of successful therapy is finding a therapist who is a good match for you. I offer a FREE 15 minute telephone consultation. This will allow us to discuss your concerns, and find out how well we work together.

Are you struggling to show up in relationships, to work, at school, or with family the way that you want to? Feeling like everyday life is harder than it should be, while getting overwhelmed thinking about how to change it? Maybe you even tell yourself "I should be able to do this, what's wrong with me?" If so, you’re probably familiar with sadness, anxiety, and resentment as everyday emotions that are leaving you feeling tired, burnt out, unmotivated, stuck, or hopeless. Or maybe you're not even sure how you feel but you know something is just off... So many of us go through these thoughts and feelings at different stages of our lives, for different reasons, and it can be exhausting. However, you don’t have to deal with them by yourself. For almost 10 years I've been helping teens and adults untangle the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, that are negatively impacting their lives so that they can feel less burdened by day to day existence. I offer a combination of practical skill building, psychoeducation, and normalizing how you respond to the world around you based on your unique history. Knowing what makes you tick, will help you to feel more confident in how you navigate daily life. My approach is built upon a foundation of evidence based techniques combined with humor, creativity, and sensitivity to your needs, that can help you to make some useful changes in your life. Getting started is oftentimes the most difficult part and you’ve already made it past that first hurdle. So feel free to reach out for a free consultation or checkout my website to learn more about the work that we might be able to do together.

If you often find yourself feeling out of place, playing it safe, or struggling inside—even though other people think you have it all together—positive change and peace of mind are possible. I offer mindfulness-based, depth-oriented Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy to caregivers, therapists, and those challenged by anxiety and self-doubt. I work with people who are successful and capable but can at times minimize their feelings, strengths, and abilities in the service of caretaking others. They may experience difficulty with knowing or trusting themselves fully, navigating relationships or life transitions, overthinking, people-pleasing, boundaries, burnout, or self-criticism. If you can relate to this, making the choice to invest in good therapy can give you more insight and grace for yourself, and you can begin to feel more resilient, empowered, and clear about your options and needs. My style is engaged yet spacious, collaborative, trauma-informed, and focused on supporting you in slowing down, tuning into yourself, and accessing your own wisdom and answers. I hold an integrative and systemic lens with my clients, blending mindfulness and somatic (embodied) awareness with relational, psychodynamic and Internal Family Systems therapy. Together, we'll connect the dots between the conditions of your upbringing and the strategies you took on to cope with it, and you’ll discover new ways of easing the tensions that keep you stuck. I welcome curious, committed, creative, down-to-earth, self-reflective people to my practice, as well as therapists seeking individual or group consultation in IFS. (I'm also a Level 3 Certified IFS Therapist and Approved Clinical Consultant.) To get started, contact me for a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation.

My objective is to listen, be present, connect, provide feedback and reflect on what may help your life become more rewarding, less stressed, anxious or stuck, more empowered, or even reinvented! Every person is unique and together we will explore your strengths and the best options that will enhance your well-being. I am non-judgmental and create a friendly environment that provides an opportunity for us to talk about your difficulties and expectations. While doing so, I will be sure to assess that my way of working is appropriate for you and that you feel comfortable working with me.

Trauma-informed therapy integrating somatic healing, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), sound-based practices, and nature-centered grounding. I provide specialized attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD) services to busy professionals juggling demanding schedules in San Francisco, Seattle, and New York City.

Life can change in an instant. What was once predictable, safe, and familiar is gone and we are left with the unknown. Life transitions, both big and small, require support. Some are easily manageable while others cause us to forget who we once were. In my practice I focus on working together to again find equilibrium. Sometimes we can't be who we once were but it absolutely does not mean we cannot discover who we are now or who we want to be in the future.

In my practice, I help you to live the life that you want. We will uncover the things that are keeping you from being as happy and fulfilled as you would like to be. With an integration of many different treatment orientations, I implement the techniques that are the most effective for your particular needs. My mission is to empower and educate you so that eventually, you can be your own therapist.

Have you been considering therapy but reluctant to schedule that first session? It can be uncomfortable asking for help. I believe that psychotherapy is a collaborative process; the most important element is a strong alliance between therapist and client. As a therapist who believes that all people are capable of change and growth, my hope is that I can join with you to assist in identifying your goals and developing a plan to address them in a satisfying way. Whatever problems or issues you might present, I will provide support and honor your experiences.