Are you struggling with depression, low self-confidence, or anxiety? Are you having difficulties in your relationships or at work? Are you finding it hard to cope with a loss, life transition, or illness? I have brought warmth, insight, and compassion to my work with individuals & couples for 25 years as a Psychologist. My approach to psychotherapy
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
I believe every individual is different and therefore there is not one approach that fits all people and all challenges. Therapy is a puzzle of trying to understand the core issues that need to be addressed, finding out the clients goals and then helping the client uncover their strengths which they will use to overcome adversity.
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 hold a deep faith in the essential beauty and goodness within each person. This conviction inspires my commitment to support individuals in their growth, healing, and evolution. My approach—called Psychology of Joy®—is dedicated to helping people reconnect with their inner wholeness and create lives of greater balance, fulfillment
I feel the greatest privilege to sit with you and help. Often I can bring you immediate relief from shame, anxiety, or depression simply because you've been too alone with your feelings: now they can be shared. Then we can start together to resolve the painful cycles you feel stuck in. With relief comes hope and confidence. Everyone has a well
I view the difficult challenges of life as openings for profound positive change. Relationship conflicts, separation, bereavement, trauma, job loss, midlife and other life transitions are doorways to deeper explorations that can further your personal growth.
Therapy is a powerful way to facilitate that process of healing and discovery. Work
I offer clear communication in a down-to-earth environment. My goal is to secure your strengths while identifying and reducing patterns that are holding you back. I've helped people address loneliness, grief, self-limiting beliefs, and a desire to get past the feeling of being stuck in their lives.
Individuals, couples, and friendships have f
I hear you and see you even when it may feel as though no one else does. I will help you work through day-to-day stressors and traumatic experiences. We will go through this journey together, you are not alone. While working together, we will set goals and establish a safe space within our relationship. With this relationship, I will support you an
If your middle name is “Too Much,” “Not Enough,” “Out of Control” or “Unloveable” I’ve got you. I support folks who are up in their heads, struggling with self-trust and self-love. Having an unbalanced body and brain due to trauma, disordered eating, relational betrayal, andor neurodivergence c
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