I am an Oakland-based individual and couples therapist who believes that healing the brokenness of our world begins with reverence for the interconnectedness of all living beings. I am committed to supporting people’s process of re-membering themselves into the tapestry of their life path through psychodynamic and family systems-based therape
Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling lonely, misunderstood, or “different,” even when they’re surrounded by others. They’re deep feelers, big thinkers, and often outsiders who have spent years masking their emotions or editing themselves to fit in. My approach is grounded, compassionate, and trauma-informed
I provide integrative, trauma-informed therapy for adults, with a focus on supporting women, trauma survivors, and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) clients. My approach blends evidence-based and experiential methods, helping you reconnect with your body, mind, and inner wisdom so you can live a more empowered, authentic, and resilient
There are a lot of possible ways you could have arrived at this moment. You may be hoping to live a life that is more integrated and true to your values. You may have had some previous therapy experiences that didn’t quite suit you and your concerns. You may have or wish for a spiritual practice like meditation to help you become more grounde
We all need to be heard and held in such a way that something new can be born in us. I try to listen to my patients in that way. I listen for signs of the distant past and the present moment. I pay attention closely to what is happening between us in the room, in our minds, in our dreams and fantasies. I bring my years of meditation practice into t
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-Reduce suffering from anxiety, depression, excessive anger, or trauma?
-Cope with illness, divorce, or loss?
-Make positive changes?
-Enhance performance in a career or school?
-Improve, save, or end a relationship?
-Get your life back from self-limiting thoughts and behaviors?
-Connect better with a teen or help
I believe in storytelling, and that the act of telling one's own story can be one of the most therapeutic experiences possible. As a therapist, I am a skilled listener, able to help clients understand their own stories. My style is interpersonal, open, and communicative, recognizing that each person is inherently valuable, possessing an innate
Are you having a hard time coping with your life? Too stressed? Are burned out? Can't sleep? Can't seem to get over that bad or abusive relationship? Are you a victim of violent crime? Are you planning a wedding or other big event that is driving you nuts?
No matter who you are, if you're ready to change your life I might be able to help. I he
Best descriptions of what I do are what my colleagues and more importantly, what my former and current clients say about their experiences with my work. Please just Google me and see what shows up (both positive and negative).
What shows up when I look on-line is:
1) people think I'm really good at figuring out what can help and
2) I'm reall
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, or stressed, or just not like yourself? Are you feeling frustrated in your relationships? Sometimes messages or experiences from the past, faulty beliefs, or challenging relationships keep us stuck and out of touch with our well- being. Couples are helped when each has an opportunity communicate effectively and
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