Every positive therapy depends on a good personal connection. I begin by trying to get a clear sense of how your life feels to you, and what you want to change. Regardless of the issue that brings you to therapy, I am committed to discovering together the solutions that work best for you. I have been privileged to witness this process throughout my
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
Perhaps you have felt you do not fit in somehow in your family, your community, or the larger world. Perhaps you have been navigating multiple cultural identities inside. Perhaps you have felt like your spirit is tender and the struggles of your life are too much to endure. Perhaps you have felt that other people have figured it out and you have b
I support my clients with developing a deeper understanding of themselves through a lens of compassion, collaboration, empathy and strength.
My therapy style is down to earth, warm, inviting and active. I believe therapy is most effective when it is a collaborative process between the client and the therapist. We will work together to explore, r
Frustration is like an indicator light on your dashboard - it can tell you when something is going on that needs to be addressed. Ignore a low-fuel light and you could wind up stranded; ignore frustration, and you could find yourself living a dissatisfied, disgruntled life for a long time.
Therapy is a powerful tool that can help you move forwa
When I sit with a client, either an individual or a couple, my primary objective is to fully see and deeply understand them and their experience. Feeling like someone “gets” and accepts you is critical to developing self-worth. Yet many of us have never felt truly appreciated for our unique selves by our families or the others closest t
I offer a warm, collaborative, and relational approach intended to foster personal growth and self understanding for individuals and couples of all cultures and sexual orientations. My therapeutic approach is based on principles of mindfulness and somatic awareness, primarily working with the client's present experience. I strive to help the
To start with, somatic psychotherapy can look like traditional talk therapy. We sit in a comfortable room, and together unfold your story and agree upon what to pay attention to first.
The first thing that is different are some of the questions of inquiry, which ask about internal states related to your thoughts. In my work with clients we migh
My specialty in an integrative spiritual and psychological approach. This means that the best wisdom from the Bible and from other spiritual sources is blended with sound psychological insights, research, and technique. This prepares us to compassionately explore the complexity of your life.
You will not be judged or forced in making the chang
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
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