I help survivors of both complex and single-incident trauma. Depending on our interpretation of experienced traumatic events, we are likely to feel ashamed, powerless, misunderstood, broken, and isolated. We try to numb our pain with substances, eating disorders, self-harm, or super-achieving. I rely on my strong background in mindfulness meditatio
You want to be your best self, but not sure exactly what that is or how to get there. You’re afraid to do the wrong things at times and do nothing as a result. When you and your partner talk about your relationship you mean well, but say the wrong things or it comes out the wrong way. Falling short on friendships, dating and your career and
I have been practicing as a licensed marriage and family therapist in the Bay Area of California for close to 30 years.
I have done a lot of different things during my career. Early on, becoming the founder of a counseling nonprofit for families specializing in working with families who are in the progress of separating or divorcing, helping the
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 ne
It may be hard to believe, but our most troubling habits and patterns began as strategies that once helped us deal with challenging or even dangerous circumstances. The difficulties that feel burdensome to you now—rumination, self-defeating behaviors, problematic relationship dynamics, stubborn emotional cycles—actually helped you survi
You’ve spent a lot of time being the version of yourself that you believe others have wanted, but it's exhausting. You’re tired of the overwhelm, anxiety, states of panic, feeling depressed, uninspired, or being unseen. You might also be trying to process big life questions that need honest reflections. Gone are the days of trying t
Whether you are experiencing anxiety, relationship issues, navigating life's stresses, screaming at the world going bonkers, coping with trauma, experiencing despair, seeking answers to spiritual or existential questions, or pursuing personal growth, I will work hard to empower and help you. I am fully committed to helping you with your deepest
The heart of my approach is self-acceptance. I am passionate in my belief that what truly allows us to live full, happy lives is by discovering who we really are. Very few of us are fortunate enough to grow up in families where we are allowed to unfold into our natural being. Instead, most of us have layers of programming and conditioning that came
My philosophy as a therapist is based on three simple premises: 1. Everyone deserves to have a life that is meaningful; 2. Anxiety, stress, and fear cannot exist without the thoughts that create them; and 3. When you make something matter more than your worry and fear, your attention will shift to other possibilities, and your behavior will follow.
With 15 years of experience working in the mental health field, I bring a multitude of approaches to my work as a therapist. Pair that with the deep inner work I’ve invested in my own therapy over the years, and you’ve got yourself a highly knowledgeable and deeply empathic professional who can facilitate the kind of healing necessary f
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