As a licensed psychotherapist (Licensed Marriage , Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)) providing telehealth in California, I work with adults, especially high-achieving women, who are navigating grief, anxiety, burnout, trauma, and life transitions that leave you questioning everything. Whether you're new to therapy or returning after a break, I'll meet you where you are. My approach is approachable, warm, somatic, and trauma-informed. This means we work with both your mind and body to help you feel better, not just manage better. As we begin, I'll ask questions to understand what's bringing you in, what's felt hard, and what you're hoping for. Together, we'll begin to identify what healing or growth looks like for you, whether that's relief from anxiety, working through grief, or simply feeling more like yourself again. I work to create a space that is warm, honest, and grounded, where you can say the thing you haven't been able to say anywhere else. By the end of our first session, you'll have a clearer sense of how I work and whether we're a good fit, because the right relationship is the foundation everything else is built on.

I'm here to help you reconnect, with your sexuality, your relationships, and yourself. As an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, I work with individuals and couples navigating the complexities of intimacy and desire. Maybe you're dealing with low libido, performance anxiety, or sexual pain. Maybe you're healing from infidelity, working through shame, or trying to understand mismatched needs in your relationship. Perhaps you're facing erectile concerns, orgasm difficulties, or simply feeling disconnected from your sexual self. I also work with people exploring identities and relationship structures beyond traditional norms, LGBTQIA+ folks, those healing from sexual trauma, people practicing ethical non-monogamy or polyamory, kink and BDSM communities, and anyone creating chosen families or alternative relationship configurations. Whether you're single, partnered, or navigating something more complex, this is a space to explore with genuine curiosity and care. What we might work on together: Sexual health, desire, and functioning Body confidence and self-esteem around intimacy Communicating your needs clearly and authentically Deepening emotional and sexual connection Integrating spiritual or psychedelic experiences with sexuality Finding affirmation and support as a member of kink, BDSM, or LGBTQIA+ communities Here's what I believe: Therapy isn't about fixing you, it's about creating space for you to understand your own story, listen to your inner wisdom, and build a life that feels authentically yours. The unknowns around sex, sexuality, and relationships can feel isolating, but you don't have to navigate them alone. I offer a nonjudgmental, affirming space where all parts of you are welcome. Whether you're ready to heal, grow, or simply explore what's possible, I'm here to walk alongside you.

You’ve checked all the boxes—you’ve achieved success in school and in your career. From the outside, things may look good. But internally, you may feel anxious, burnt out, or unfulfilled, and unsure why. You might struggle with perfectionism, overthinking, or feeling disconnected from what you truly want. The idea of changing course can feel selfish—or even risky—and may bring up guilt. In therapy, we’ll explore your values and work toward bringing your life into closer alignment with them. We’ll examine the patterns and coping strategies you’ve developed—many of which once helped you succeed—but may no longer be serving you. Together, we’ll build greater self-awareness, self-compassion, and flexibility so you can feel more grounded, connected, and at ease. I provide individual psychotherapy in Oakland for professionals and students seeking relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, low self-esteem, and relationship challenges. I offer in-person therapy in Oakland and work with clients throughout California via telehealth. My approach is insight-oriented and relational, while also offering practical tools to help you regulate stress, set boundaries, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Do you feel life or work stress are sucking the fun out of your life? Are you and your partner stuck having the same argument over and over again, leaving you feeling unheard, unappreciated, and lonely? Do you want to make some changes in your life, but feel unsure or stuck? I can be your partner in change. I provide warm and supportive space for my clients to share thoughts and feelings, but I also provide a solution focused approach. I assess my clients quickly and learn what their needs are. I offer insight and suggest relevant tools, skills and solutions to their issues. I collaborate with my clients to help them create the changes they want in their lives.

Licensed and trained as a clinical psychologist and a Marriage Family Therapist, I have worked with both individuals and couples for over forty years. My approach is collaborative, helping develop insight into unconsciously held beliefs as well as generating strategies to cope with the stresses and challenges of life. I have an interest in both long and brief psychotherapy, depression, the anxiety spectrum, graduate student population, and relationship issues.

First and foremost, I work hard to provide a safe space for people to come and discuss what is bothering them. Talk therapy is extremely helpful for people who want to know themselves better, understand how their childhood issues have impacted their ability to live the life they want, and to learn what keeps them from feeling content with their lives. Self knowledge is the key to making good choices - good choices create positive changes and lead to a more satisfying life. For people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, I utilize Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (a kind of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) which can significantly decrease both obsessive thoughts and compulsive behavior and rituals. Feel free to call me to discuss this treatment approach.

I utilize compassion and empathy as a central part of my work to help people feel safe and comfortable in exploring their feelings and initiating change. I collaborate with individuals to create goals and identify ways to make the changes in their life that they desire. Specifically, I work with adults who have relational issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, as well as adjustment issues. I am passionate about providing care to people from all backgrounds and situations and am very open and cooperative in my work with people.

In my practice, I help you to live the life that you want. We will uncover the things that are keeping you from being as happy and fulfilled as you would like to be. With an integration of many different treatment orientations, I implement the techniques that are the most effective for your particular needs. My mission is to empower and educate you so that eventually, you can be your own therapist.

Many women (especially in the fast-paced, competitive environment of the Bay Area) struggle to balance the multiple roles we have acquired. In doing so, we may consistently feel invalidated due to the expectations we place on ourselves andor external (partners, parents, family members, work, society) pressures. We may ignore andor begin to forget about our true selves attempting to become someone we think we should be at this time in our lives, andor someone we think others want us to be. In the process, we may question our feelings andor silence our intuition. We may be left with self-doubt, low-self esteem, anxiety, depression, body image issues, career issues (including impostor syndrome), addiction, andor relationship problems. After many years in the academic, corporate, and start-up environments of biotechnology (research, project management, product coordination, senior management, and executive management), I became interested in the unique challenges women continue to face in their work environments (including academic settings) and in their personal lives (as daughters, sisters, friends, mothers, partners, community members) with a desire to make it all work. In 2007, I changed my career to follow my passion to support and help to empower others find their voices, identify their strengths, tap into their intuition, and meet their goals. These intentions aim to reduce suffering, improve relationships, and increase quality of life. My style is warm, empathic, respectful, and non-judgmental. I work in collaboration with you to set clear goals at the beginning of treatment. We will continue to track your progress and objectives throughout our work together, as I am dedicated to offering the highest quality of care. If you are struggling with a life transition (changes at workcareer, student, new parent, relationships, etc.), or want to gain insight regarding specific patterns in your life, please contact me to see how I may help, or I will refer you to someone who can support you in reducing your suffering and improving your quality of life.

I am passionate about facilitating a therapy process through which my clients can feel deeply seen, heard, appreciated, and supported in their journey to connect with their own authenticity, clarity and aliveness. I have over 20 years of experience working full time as a licensed mental health professional. I care deeply about my clients' well-being and growth, and tailor the therapy process to the unique concerns and needs of each client in a holistic and person-centered way. In addition to my professional experience, my therapeutic work is influenced by my own self-development practices including mindfulness, study and contemplation of eastern philosophies, and movement art including Taiji, Qi Gong, Aikido, and yoga. I base my therapeutic work on several optimistic and humanistic assumptions. First, we all have the innate capacity to experience unconditional happiness, compassion, and wisdom. Second, no matter how destructive and negative our behaviors may be, we are all doing the best we can at the present moment, and these behaviors arise from our attempts to cope with distress. As we build and apply more adaptive coping skills, our negative coping behaviors subside. Third, we all have the need to feel love, acceptance, validation, and a sense of belonging. Finally, in most cases I have encountered, suffering originates from internalized self rejection, alienation, and judgment. Therefore, the cultivation of kindness, acceptance, compassion, and love toward oneself is the path to positive transformation.

Life can feel heavy sometimes. Stress, relationship struggles, low mood, uncertainty about the future, or the quiet ache of feeling stuck can weigh on you in ways others may never see. On the outside, you may look like you’re managing, but inside, you’re tired of holding it all together alone. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space, in-person and online, where you can set down what’s been too heavy to carry by yourself. Together, we’ll explore the challenges you’re facing, uncover the strengths already within you, and create space for clarity, healing, and meaningful change. Over the years, I’ve walked alongside people as they’ve navigated anxiety and loss, found their voice, built resilience, and stepped into lives that feel more aligned with who they truly are, whether that meant finding or creating their dream home, growing their family, leaving relationships that no longer serve them, or discovering work that lights them up from the inside. Healing is not one-size-fits-all. It’s a deeply personal journey of reconnecting with yourself. Together, we’ll explore what nourishes your spirit, supports your growth, and helps you feel whole. With years of experience, I offer a seasoned perspective. I work well with those drawn to soul-centered work. It's a way of working that goes deeper than just solving surface problems. It pays attention to your inner life, your dreams, longings, struggles, and the deeper meaning behind what you're going through. I help patients explore their inner world through dreams, symbols, sandplay, and archetypes It's about healing and growing in a way that feels connected to your true self. Through this process, you’ll gain clarity, reconnect with your authentic self, and create lasting, meaningful change. There is hope. The life that you want is within reach. Call me today at 415-354-4241.

My practice, Palo Alto Parenting Solutions is a specialty practice focusing on therapeutic work with children teens, and families who struggle with behavioral, social and emotional difficulties. My goal is to help the child, parents and family overcome difficulties affecting the quality of their lives. I call on my training, experience and understanding to provide my clients with a safe and comfortable place to explore their world while at the same time provide insight and useful tools to help them work through issues now and in the future. Through a variety of modalities like talking, art therapy, play therapy, and sand play, I work with my clients to help them work through difficulties and develop life-long skills they will be able to utilize now and in the future. I am experienced working with children, adolescents and their parents and collaborating with Psychiatrists, Pediatricians, Behavior Specialists and other professionals on behalf of my clients. My years working with children, and adolescents with developmental, learning and emotional differences working for the Palo Alto Unified School District, and Family and Children Services of Palo Alto, in clinic and on bay area school campuses, plus years of advocating for my own children, makes me uniquely positioned to help my clients. Recently Palo Alto Parenting has expanded to treating adults. Specialties - Individual Therapy, Art Therapy Treating: * ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) * Adoption * Anxiety disorders * Asperger's Syndrome * Behavioral issues * Depression * Parent Coaching