Find a Therapist in Richmond, CA

I had a client say to me, I've been taking meds for years, why am I still struggling? It's because you're treating symptoms. Think about it. If I ask you to define your problem, you will give me a list of symptoms. Treating symptoms is like putting band-aids on something that needs stitches. I am passionate about helping people find satisfaction in their life. It's not true that you have to stay depressed, anxious, addicted for your entire life. The truth is, in life if you want to be healthy you live life based on principles and not based on your feelings. Anxious, addicted, depressed people make decisions based on their feelings, and they cycle in chaos. How many of your decisions in life are you making based on your feelings? Do you feel more stable or less stable because of it? When we are unhealthy, our emotions are a roller coaster and our daily life rides the coaster of our emotions. When you are unhealthy, you won’t feel like stepping out of your emotions. If you're depressed, you feel like isolating, and if you do, you get worse. If you do the opposite of what you feel by hanging out with family and friends and doing something productive, I guarantee you you will not feel like doing it and after you have done it you won't have enjoyed it. But at a minimum, you will not have gotten worse. If you live by the healthy principles of life and address the roots of your mental health condition, you will get better and your emotions will be more positive and stabilize, recalibrating to the way that you are choosing to live. Are you tired of the same old same old? Call me, let’s talk. Whether you are an individual or a couple or a parent wanting to help your child, I work with every issue and I’ve been around the block a while. My goal for you and your family is to get you in and out of treatment as quickly as possible.

Are you living the life you want? Or is the past keeping you stuck in situations or mindsets that are holding you back? You deserve to feel confident, safe, and excited about your life. If past trauma or relationship problems are keeping you from the joy and peace you want, I'd love to help. I have 30 years of experience helping people let go of the past, feel secure in the present, and look toward the future with excitement. I offer in-office or teletherapy options, or a mix of the two, to meet your needs. Together, we develop goals and strategies that help you implement the kinds of change you want to see. I use eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), Emotion Focused Individual Therapy, polyvagal therapy, and parts therapy to help people make the changes they want to see. Beyond talk therapy, I also offer the Safe and Sound and the Rest and Restore protocols to help your nervous system regulate. These cutting-edge methods go deeper than talk therapy alone. What I do not use is artificial intelligence (AI) in sessions, and your therapy is not recorded or run through external AI note takers. Maybe you're a civil servant struggling with burnout and job pressure. With over two decades of civil service management experience, I have a unique perspective and insight into your challenges. You are the expert on you, and nobody knows better than you how your life should look and feel. I have lots of experience, and I truly believe that if we put our heads together, we can help you achieve the goals you set for yourself.

Are you facing challenges in your life? Are you struggling with anxiety or sadness? Are unhealthy patterns repeating in your life? Are you having difficulty finding and keeping relationships? Is fear keeping you from doing things you want to do? Therapy can help. I work with you to identify your goals and to discover with you the path that will help you make the changes you desire.

I work with founders, executives, high-performing professionals, and new fathers who are navigating the stress of building something meaningful. My clients are often successful by conventional measures but struggling with relationship strain, burnout, or the nagging question of whether this is actually what fulfillment looks like. You might be carrying the weight of responsibility for others, guilt about taking time for yourself, or realizing that traditional ideas of “work-life balance” don’t fully apply when you are deeply invested in what you are building. My approach blends evidence-based strategy with depth and identity work. I focus on symptom reduction and lasting change by addressing the underlying patterns that keep showing up in your work, relationships, and sense of self. I use a 10-session treatment planning framework in which we establish clear goals early, check in on progress regularly, and decide together whether to extend, shift the focus, or wrap up. Many clients work with me for months or years. This isn’t about rushing you out; it’s about keeping therapy focused, intentional, and effective rather than open-ended. I am honest and direct in sessions, and I will challenge avoidance patterns or places where you may feel stuck. That said, our work is always grounded in respect, curiosity, and collaboration. Therapy with me works best when clients are ready to engage actively and take ownership of their growth. If you are looking for purely supportive space without challenge or accountability, I may not be the best fit. If you are ready to create meaningful and sustainable change while continuing to perform at a high level, we will likely work well together. I built Silicon Valley Therapy while working through the same tensions I help clients navigate. I’m a founder, a father, a therapist, trying to build a meaningful life without sacrificing depth or ambition. I have worked with enough founders, executives, and driven professionals to understand what creates real change. I do my best work with motivated individuals who are ready to build a life that feels aligned, intentional, and deeply fulfilling.

There are times in our lives where we are compelled to face things that not only take our breath away, but ask us to deal with, and confront, what often feels impossible. Reaching out when you are feeling vulnerable and confused is a hard thing to do, and, from my perspective, it takes a whole lot of guts and courage. I have been fortunate enough to work with people from all walks of life, in a wide array of settings. My experience has not only shaped who I am as a person, but has informed how I work with others. This is why I am passionate about an integrative, strengths-based approach to therapy. I focus on building strong relationships with the people I work with, and view my role as something like a traveling partner—someone to walk alongside of you and help you figure out what path is right for you. At the end of the day, I want to help you find a life that feels full—to help you get reconnected to you.

Over the years I have kept what worked and thrown out what did not. I offer expressive art and sand tray work as well as verbal psychotherapy. I work with the whole person, including social, cultural, and environmental conditions that may be impacting their situation. I believe we must keep all levels of our health in balance, mental, emotional, spiritual, and psychological. We must take responsibility for our own health and wellness, leaving no stone unturned to be well. I do solution-focused work as well as long-term, in-depth psychodynamic psychotherapy. I am very supportive and direct rather than blank screen. I share anything I think a person might use to move forward in his or her life.

While supporting through partnership in the journey of discovery, exploration of possible changes, and goal setting; it is the individual client who is the navigator with the assistance of the clinician through the process of counseling, coaching and encouragement from the therapist. Clients are accepted for who they are and there is no judgment on situations.

Are you tired of the arguing in your house? Nowadays it's easier to fight than to talk to each other. When families do not have the skills to communicate effectively, they often struggle needlessly. Whether it's arguing between you and your partner or you and your kids, it's important to develop the skills to communicate and listen to each other. Of course you want a peaceful household and maybe you don't know where to turn. The good news, is you're in the right place. I've devoted my professional life to helping couples and families have more peace, communicate better, and love and laugh more often. Please don't wait another day. I would love to help you and your family find more peace and joy. I would love to hear your story.

I've been in private practice since 1987, working with individuals and couples. I work with men and women, ages 19 and above, who may be overwhelmed and confused by a life crisis or transition; who may find themselves holding back in their lives, not knowing what they want or afraid to go after it; repeating the same patterns in each of their unsatisfying relationships, leaving them feeling lonely and unseen. I am honored to accompany each client on a journey toward wholeness and peace of mind. Having traveled extensively, I have a deep appreciation of other cultures and languages.

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 changes you are seeking, or in the ways that you believe. Instead, you will be assisted in developing your own authentic new ways of thinking, acting, and living out your purpose. There is wisdom, designed into each one of us that many times we don't pay attention to in places we get stuck. I can help you rediscover and cultivate that wisdom, and it will feel surprisingly like the new ways of living are more true and genuine, even if you have never lived that way. But you will also be given a wealth of new information and direction. I work in a more interactive manner compared to other therapists. I do work hard to listen and understand you, but I have found people really want guidance, ideas, and practical solutions. I offer feedback, suggestions on what to do, and "homework" to accomplish between sessions. I answer your questions, and provide recommendations for study outside the session. You may also find that the atmosphere in sessions is more comfortable and natural than you may expect or have experienced. I create a relaxed, informal atmosphere, where you can be yourself, and even have fun and laugh in the sessions.