I invite you to say what you would never say in ordinary conversation. People I work with often focus on difficult to describe dissatisfaction, depression, anxiety, workcareer difficulties, low self-esteem, sexual problems, imposter syndrome, mens issues, creative blocks, sexual abuse, and relationship issues. For adults, I offer psychotherapy, lacanian psychoanalysis, and relationship couples therapy. In psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, we will look closely at areas of anxiety and difficulty. In relationship therapy, we will get to the heart of your relational issues which are most likely not what you think they are. I will help you with the challenging work of growing to respect yourself in your relationship while staying connected to your partner. I work with people who are completely new to therapy, those who have tried other approaches and are looking for something more, and those who want to transform through the adventure of a personal psychoanalysis. Contact me for a free consultation.

Codependency, alcoholism, compulsive behaviors, and addictions often begin as coping mechanisms but eventually become the main problem in a person’s life. I use an integrated approach based on self-acceptance work, boundary modeling and psychodynamic-attachment theory to help clients process, reframe, replace and transform character defects and addictive behaviors that no longer serve them. I believe the role of the therapist is to provide the client with enough unconditional support and practical strategies to help them succeed in their recovery journey. To facilitate this dynamic, I provide a non-judgmental and empowering therapeutic environment.

Sometimes we know something in our lives is not working, yet we cannot fully understand why. We repeat familiar patterns, feel haunted by old experiences, or find ourselves longing for something we cannot quite name. Psychoanalysis offers the space to safely uncover these layers of your inner world. Through a sustained therapeutic relationship, we will explore the experiences, relationships, dreams, conflicts and desires that have shaped you. Not to judge them, but to understand them. This is an intensive work, often meeting multiple times per week. Higher frequency provides the opportunity to delve into longstanding patterns and dynamics that may remain inaccessible in less intensive treatment. Through this process, many people find not only symptom relief, but greater freedom and a stronger sense of who they are. To quote Neville Symington, "Psychoanalysis is not for the person who has had a breakdown and just wants to start functioning again, because as the analysis proceeds he may have to revise his whole life and alter it radically. I think that psychoanalysis is for those who have a curiosity about life, but also wish to live it inwardly" (from The Psychoanalytic Experience). If you wish to learn more or begin treatment, I invite you to contact me. I am accepting Clients in Downtown Los Angeles and virtually throughout California.

Deciding to enter therapy can be a challenging decision. The idea of talking about things that you may be struggling to understand yourself can feel daunting and intimidating. People often ask me, "how does therapy work?" Well, much of our daily life is rushed and focused on the needs of others. Therapy is a space that gives you the opportunity to focus on yourself. It's a time where you can slow down, process, and make sense of the parts of your life that feel messy or cause stress. I'm passionate about helping individuals understand the relationships, experiences, and sometimes unconscious patterns that have shaped their lives. By sharing my understanding of your concerns with the respect and thoughtfulness that it deserves, I hope to not only help you find insight and relief from these stressors, but help form new understandings of your past and present so you can feel good about the next chapter of your life.

At The Center for Couples Therapy, we are dedicated relationship therapists with expertise based on the groundbreaking work of Dr. John Gottman. We are also broadly trained in the Developmental Model, the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Gestalt Therapy, Emotion-focused Couples Therapy and others. Our methods empower our clients with tools that can deepen intimacy and friendship, help you more effectively manage conflict, nurture greater understanding between one another, and support one another's goals for the future.