In my practice as a therapist I use the research on what works to help my clients get the outcomes they want: better relationships, managed anxiety, less depression, and more control over life. I pursued a few paths in life before my career in mental health. I studied Modern Literature at the University of California, Santa Cruz. I worked for years
I value and enjoy working collaboratively to help you identify and overcome obstacles to inner calm, peace, and happiness. My approach is integrative and customized to address each individual client’s life circumstances, needs, and wishes. Client-centered, our work together can embrace advanced evidenced-based treatments, as well as explore h
"Why can't I get it together"? "It feels like all that I have gone through in my life has made me fearful, frightened, stuck! I need help."
"Am I just stuck being this way because of my trauma?" "Will I ever heal?" "My relationships, me, my job all seem to be in a standstill and I can't get out of this r
Many people first come to me asking the question "Why?" Why can't I stop doing this? Why do I keep having the same argument with my partner? Why am I so sad, lonely, angry, etc.? Why can't I change this? Why am I suffering so much? Why is my body reacting this way? Why did this happen to me? As strange as it sounds, sometimes really
I value the uniqueness of each individual client and provide support and compassion to encourage clients to feel safe in expressing their current thoughts and feelings. I listen empathetically, affirming each client’s sense of worth and value, and at the same time, I gently encourage them to expand their comfort zone by asking questions and e
I have been working as a clinical social worker and therapist for over 40 years. I approach working with clients by thinking about how I would want to be treated and what I would want from a therapist. I believe that healing CAN happen and that it can be done in a gentle way. The two models that I primarily use, EMDR and the Trauma Resiliency Mo
I work with adults who want to improve their self-esteem. Do you experience anxiety, depression, or interpersonal difficulties? Do you have an anxious or avoidant attachment style? If you struggle with making decisions, if you're not sure how to navigate relationships, or if you sometimes just feel "stuck," therapy can be beneficial. Ea
Live the life you want to be living now! Whether you want to have more fulfilling relationships, work through past traumas, overcome your anxiety, grief, or depression, I will create a safe and trusting environment for us to work on creating a balanced, joy-filled life. It's never too early or too late to start living you best life!
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Life looks different for everyone. For no one is it easy. We encounter challenges in the world and within ourselves, and face them as well as we can. We carry pain, often invisibly. We press on despite the doubt we may feel about ourselves, our relationships, or our place in this universe. The way I see it, none of us are meant to do all of this al
Are you ready to break free from old patterns, heal emotional wounds, and create lasting change in your life? As a dedicated therapist, I bring a unique blend of empathy, insight, and evidence-based strategies to help clients move from struggle to strength.
With over twenty years of experience supporting individuals through challenges such as an
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