I believe that our earliest experiences lay the foundation for our sense of ourselves in relation to others. In my specialty of working with new mothers and their infants, I address the impact of a mother's own attachment experiences on her ideas about herself and motherhood. Dyadic work with mother and infant is valuable especially as I work with
I am a clinical psychologist located in Manhattan Beach, where I have practiced for several years. My work with people is based on a core belief that new relationships have the ability to profoundly change and improve peoples? lives. I view my role as an active participant and strive to create a safe and supportive place in which togeth
I believe that healing happens through genuine, meaningful relationships and lasting change comes when you feel safe to express yourself openly. In therapy, I create a space where you can freely share your thoughts and feelings, without judgment. This relational approach is designed to help you connect with your true self, build confidence, and cre
People come to therapy for two basic reasons: they feel bad and want to feel better, or, they simply want to grow and improve their lives. Feeling better should be about resolve- not just relief. Getting there can be achieved with an organized set of principles (or tools, if preferred) that anyone can use. A similar set of principles can be used
In therapy, we develop the capacity to pause, step out of the stress and burnout of living on autopilot, and explore the particular ways you struggle: self-defeating patterns, cyclical fights, limiting beliefs, self-protective behaviors that cause disconnection in your relationships, stress, anxiety, and depression. Therapy is a safe place that all
Life is inherently challenging, and resisting that reality can deepen suffering. You may have long imagined becoming a parent, only to find yourself grappling with unexpected and complicated feelings towards yourself or your child. Or perhaps in an effort to avoid the pain of your past, you may have turned to food or alcohol or relied on patterns l
I’m passionate about helping clients navigate difficult experiences and find a deeper sense of self. I work with people moving through relationship issues, life transitions, grief, relational trauma, creative blocks, spirituality, and spiritual exploration.
I specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community. I support queer, lesbian, bi, an
I work with individuals from late adolescence through middle adulthood, with a special focus on college-aged individuals and those navigating the challenges of young adulthood. Many of my clients come to therapy struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or difficulty connecting with others socially or emotionally.
Some feel stuck, unmo
Emotional discontent, unpleasant thoughts, and feeling stuck are our mind's way of telling us that something internal needs tending to. As your therapist, we will work together to heal the parts of you that need attention. My approach to therapy is to provide a collaborative, judgment-free, and honest space where we can explore your inner world
I am empathic, nonjudgmental and creative. I use a supportive, caring style to challenge my clients to achieve the goals they set for themselves. I am flexible, employing whatever therapeutic model fits the needs of my client.
I am an involved therapist. I don't just sit back and nod as you talk without giving you some sort of structure,
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