Life is inherently challenging, and resisting that reality can deepen suffering. You may have long imagined becoming a parent, only to find yourself grappling with unexpected and complicated feelings towards yourself or your child. Or perhaps in an effort to avoid the pain of your past, you may have turned to food or alcohol or relied on patterns like people-pleasing or conflict avoidance—only to realize that, strategies that once helped you cope are now causing your harm. Whatever brings you here, I applaud your willingness to confront your relationship to trauma, depression, and anxiety and to initiating a first step. With 18 years of experience supporting individuals and couples through these challenges, among others, I would be privileged to walk alongside you in this work. Therapy with me is relational, collaborative, active, empathic, and experiential—at times direct and gently challenging. I tailor approaches to meet the individual needs of my clients and draw from depth-oriented and somatic approaches, including intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP), psychodynamic therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, internal family systems (IFS), emotionally focused therapy (EFT), and Relational Life Therapy (RLF). I am trauma-informed and LGBTQ affirmative, and deeply value working with BIPOC and SWANA clients and couples navigating identity and cultural dynamics in a patriarchical and colonial culture. I am deeply enjoy working with parents and couples navigating ADHD in their dynamic.

Proven successful treatment that can help patients live more peaceful and fulfilling lives. The treatment that I use is psychoanalytic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. I believe in working together to to feel less alone. Helping people of various backgrounds working through patterns of behavior to achieve loving connections with others and personal life goals. Reducing fear to uncover underlying strength and hope. Develop meaningful bonds with a loving partner, family, and friends. Proven successful at decreasing addictive behaviors, eating disorders, and sexual disorders. Specialize in working with pregnant women transitioning into first time parenthood and postpartum depression. Extensive experience with gay and lesbian adults. Areas of expertise include working with people in the film and television industry. I have very extensive training in working with the patient to understand themselves and their unconscious inner world. I have been told by patients that it is a remarkable type of treatment that goes above and beyond other treatment options. I am an advanced candidate at the New Center for Psychoanalysis and have 10+ years experience post licensure. People often find that psychoanalytic treatment opens their eyes in such a way that they wish they would have begun sooner in their lives.

Life can be stressful and overwhelming. Are you losing interest in things which used to bring excitement or enjoyment to your life? Perhaps you’re feeling out of control, lost, stuck, your emotions are harder to manage, or your sleep is suffering. In relationships you’re arguing with loved ones, repeating destructive patterns, struggling with boundaries, or maybe you don't feel heard. You're not alone, and in finding me you have already taken action to restore balance and change your life. I'm here help you understand where your issues come from, and learn how to use real-world tools to work through them. I use evidence-based techniques when we work together to help you achieve success in therapy. The most important part of therapy is finding the right therapist. My role is to listen to you, and to provide an empathic, open, and warm space for you process your experience and learn tools to work through your issues. I am compassionate, objective, and non-judgmental. If this sounds like what you're looking for, please call or email me for a free consultation.

You have spent a long time holding it together, but underneath, there is a quiet, persistent feeling that something about you is off or just not quite enough. It shows up in how hard you are on yourself, in a nagging worry that your relationship is in danger or that the people you love might leave. In the exhaustion of managing how you come across. You have tried to understand it. Maybe you have been in therapy before. But insight alone has not moved it. I work with people ready to go somewhere real, willing to slow down, go inward, and do work that actually reaches what is driving the pattern. My approach is relational and experiential. We pay attention to what is happening between us as much as what happened before. People often come asking for a specific technique and stay because of what unfolds in the relationship.

It may very well be that our deepest longing and need is for connection. To be heard. To be understood. To be known in our deepest places. To learn to be more connected to the lost neglected parts of ourselves and those we care for. It isn't always an easy road. Perhaps even considering connection sounds intimidating or scary or dangerous. Often it entails letting go of destructive habits. Sometimes we just want to get unstuck. Sometimes, you and I will need to look at old patterns and create new ones. There may be moments of laughing, or crying, or facing hard truths. You may need to take a new path or forge a new future that is unknown. On the other side is the gold, or the jewel, or new life. Through hard work, you can create a more satisfying life, with less pain, less hurt, and less fear. You can live a more authentic life, being fully who you are. More able to love and be loved. More able to move through the world with ease. More forgiving of yourself and others. All along the way, I will be with you.

Do you get stuck in cycles of negative thinking? Does it feel like your mind is working against you? Is it tough to turn off damaging self-talk and self-blame? This perpetual self-punishment can give rise to and worsen already challenging conditions like depression and anxiety, as well as sustain the effects of trauma. Wouldn’t it be a relief to break these patterns of destructive thinking? To improve self-esteem? To feel confident and worthy of engaging with others? I can help. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, solution-focused, and designed to be short-term using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. CBT explores how thoughts and perceptions influence mood and behaviors. Identifying and modifying unhelpful thinking patterns affords us the ability to manage our emotions more effectively. In my practice, I also emphasize the importance of mindfulness, given our tendency to be overwhelmed by today's many distractions. Breathing and mindfulness techniques help to reduce anxiety, expand awareness, build resilience, and achieve greater degrees of acceptance. I have experience in suicide prevention and teen crisis counseling, and I currently work with the military veteran population, having recently appeared on Good Day LA to discuss the importance of trauma-informed care. Feel free to reach out with any questions. There has never been a better time to focus on taking care of ourselves, and entering into therapy can be an important first step to real change.

Finding the right care for your teen can feel like a big step, but I’m here to walk alongside you. Hi, I’m Jane! With my Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and licensure as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), I bring years of experience in adolescent behavioral health. I support teens and families through emotional, behavioral, and relationship challenges. My specialties include helping teens facing suicidal thoughts, self-harm, depression, anxiety, or substance use. Every teen in my care receives individualized care unique to their needs. My style of therapy blends evidence-based approaches like dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and family systems therapy into a warm, open, authentic style that fosters self-awareness, emotional regulation, and stronger family connections. Together, your teen and I will meet tough moments with empathy, creativity, and a deep sense of hope and healing. I love working with teens and watching them discover their own strength and spark for change! As part of the Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health network, I’ve seen beautiful transformations unfold in teens and their loved ones. Let’s take this journey together toward lasting healing and hope.

Are you feeling stuck in your relationships, struggling with communication, or facing life challenges that seem overwhelming? As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions, strengthen connections, and create positive change. With 15 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals navigate conflict, individuals work through anxiety and life transitions, and families build healthier dynamics. My approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and tailored to your unique needs.

I believe in the strength of the person (s) coming to therapy, and their ability to heal themselves with some guidance. If someone is motivated to find assistance in their journey, then they are already half way through the challenge. My clients come to tell their story, both verbally and through the observance and tracking of the bodily sensations tied to the emotions and experiences they've had. I work well with clients who are willing to experience a little discomfort in order to reach a more balanced place in their lives. I use humor, an edgy style, and a supportive tone with my clients. I also offer yoga for stress, trauma, anxiety and depression, both in private lessons and as part of the psychotherapy session. I give individual and group (at yoga studios) Yoga Nidra sessions to increase nervous system regulation.

My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and goal oriented to meet each client's unique needs. I believe that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy, and that a flexible and individualized approach is essential for creating meaningful and lasting change. Having worked with individuals, couples, and families for over 12 years, I have developed expertise in addressing a multitude of challenges. These specialties include anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, loss, anger, and relationship issues. I draw from a range of evidence-based therapies and techniques to tailor treatment to the specific needs and goals of each client. Some of the therapies and techniques I draw from include dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Gottman method, mindfulness-based approaches, and trauma-focused therapies. If you are looking for a supportive and non-judgmental therapist to help you navigate life's challenges, I am here to help. Let's work together to create solutions, solve problems, and to help you feel more empowered and fulfilled in your life.