We are a collection of professionals committed to providing excellent care in a radical way, wherever you are on your wellness journey and wherever you are geographically. All of our wellness providers use a modern approach to serving you, which means that all our work is available online via remote technology. We use a holistic, integrative approach to wellness, providing services that consider the mind, body and spirit of each person. Together, we are working to create a radical wellness community. Bottom line, we believe holistic wellness is attainable and when we work collaboratively towards this effort, we get there better.

I am offering TELEHEALTH during this time of confusion with our current world situation. If you want to do therapy in the privacy of your office or home, call me. We can have a private HIPPA compliant session and you can rest assure, you will be safe. Many of my clients have expressed concern about going out to offices and meeting with others. My goal as a therapist is to assist you in your own discovery of how to navigate in life while dealing with pain, depression, anxiety, or addictions. I listen, I hear, your not alone. TeleMedicine is video conferencing, it is secure and easy to do. You just need a computer, phone or I pad.

Does trauma have you stuck? Do you wish you could just move on? Maybe something feels off? You feel stuck in old patterns? Still struggling with past hurt? Feeling burnt-out? Like you are sabotaging your relationships, goals, and dreams? Are issues from past abuse causing turmoil in your current relationships? Have issues with sex been causing trouble in your relationships or in how you feel about yourself? Do you feel like no one understands? But what if a peaceful, connected, powerful, and pleasurable life is waiting just around the corner? What if you were able to harness your own innate power to fully live your best life?

I am committed and interested in helping my clients strengthen their connections to others while simultaneously developing the tools to create personal feelings of confidence, strength, and fulfullment within themselves. Although I cater to each client specifically, my general plan of action consists of the immediate alleviation of symptoms, in concert with an in-depth look at related patterns established throughout the client's lifetime. In other words, first we can tend to the flower's blossom, but then let us tend to its roots.

As a therapist and author in Orange County California I have counseled hundreds of clients on the daily struggles that prevent them from living their best life. Whether it is a relationship issue, work related stress and anxiety, career issue or dealing with a child who has addiction or mental health issues I have seen many have successful outcomes through therapy. I like to work with my clients to find what small changes we can make together that will become larger and lasting changes as the client progresses in therapy. It is not a one size fits all therapy and I customize the treatment plan to address my clients needs and goals.

...Not just another therapist, but a Clinical Psychologist that is also a Certified Addiction Specialist. 'Substance abuse treatment..." the subject of my doctoral dissertation, is the mantra of my personal journey and commitment to help others find the path to a better life. I integrate state of the art brain science with psychotherapy, refining and building upon that which I have personally mastered. I am committed to compassionate client care, and to meet you exactly where you are... whenever you are ready, because, the truth of the matter is, that most people cannot recover on their own.

My client's goals are to better understand his/her behaviors, thoughts, and emotions so that he/she is empowered to action, rather than reaction, in the face of life's challenges. He/she is eager to know him or herself better, to embrace the journey of self-awareness, thus leading to more freedom and grace, versus control, in interpersonal relationships. Most of all, my client wants to be truer to his or her genuine self: a better version of his/her genuine self, not a changed version. This will involve more acceptance and love of self and others.

For the past 40 years, I worked in Australia and America as a therapist and educator. I was Director of the Family Therapy Program in Sydney and later worked with the Family Institute at Northwestern University. I help individuals overcome anxiety and depression & help couples improve communication, resolve conflict, and increase love & intimacy. Since I am also a writer, I frame individuals as the main characters in a story, called to face adversity, transform their lives, and achieve personal happiness. I am the author of "The Roadmap Home: Your GPS to Inner Peace" & co-author of "Fighting for Love: Turn Conflict into Intimacy."

In therapy, I take a direct, action-oriented approach that is deeply personal. I believe that honesty is essential to the therapeutic process and I make observations and connections that create deeper awareness and opportunity for change. My strength as a therapist is connecting to your experience and to you as a person. The therapeutic relationship is one of intense healing and reconstruction. I have immense respect for those who are seeking self understanding and change as it is a difficult and refining process. I use a holistic approach to therapy, considering the mind, body & spirit of each individual person.

I specialize in life transitions, future-focused with a feasible vision working through the barriers that hold you up. Rick Warren said, “the number one barrier to your future is your past” and I couldn’t agree more. It is my passion to help you break the box you feel trapped in and limits we’ve allowed others to speak into our lives; releasing you so that you’re free to be who you were designed to be.

Welcome and thank you for the courage to explore your journey of finding the help that feels right for you. The process of choosing a therapist can be a daunting and overwhelming task. My hope is to provide you with the opportunity to make this choice on your own by having a free consultation to chat. My approach to therapy is one of equality, we embark on the journey together, as a team. I function primarily from a cognitive-behavioral approach, however, implement other modalities to best align with each clients individual needs.

I truly have a passion for connecting with people and believe in providing a safe place for healing and growth. Therapy is a process and relies heavily on the connection a person has with the therapist. I look at that process as a journey. I work from the viewpoint in which I am a partner along for the journey of change, rather than an authoritarian expert. I strive to work as an active team member with my client to find the appropriate method of healing that suits the individual.

Are you having difficulty overcoming a problem, mood or behavior? If an issue is not relatively easy to change, then chances are, there is a block of some sort preventing the progression and flow of positive thoughts, feelings and behaviors. It is frustrating, discouraging and painful as an intelligent and competent person to work on a goal and not get the results you hope for.

Change is an inevitable part of life. The lack of change or too much change can overwhelm us and derail our growth. No one escapes hardship and stress. During these times we need the trust, respect, and empathy of an impartial professional especially when family and friends are just too close to the matter. With more than 20 years of clinical practice, I've found that the healthier person reaches out for help beyond their immediate sphere. I see myself as a guide facilitating my patients' healthy risk taking and helping them manifest their visions for a better future.

Is your relationship suffering due to addiction, infidelity or lack of communication? I work with individuals and couples who have tried to 'make things work' but find that the trust, the pain, and the sadness is too overwhelming to do it on their own. My role is helping you navigate a way out of the emotional maze that can feel lonely and hopeless. Feeling stuck leads to depression and anxiety that affects the quality of your life and your active participation in your happiness. This is the point when you socialize less, watch Netflix more, and find life and relationships mundane.

I help people answer the existential questions and statements in their lives, statements like "Why are we here?", "Why did my life turn out this way?", and "What is true happiness?". Often times, depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, anger, addiction and many other mental health problems are rooted in deep places that 1. We don't really want to explore and 2. When we want to, we have no idea how or where to start. That's where I can help. I help people understand the truth about themselves as human beings, the truth about how and why we thrive and fail in relationships, and the truth about connection and society as a whole.

Phone, video, and walk and talk sessions available. I specialize in providing useful and effective tools to cope with emotions, and deal with life's stressors in a healthy way . I can guide you in using these coping strategies to ease your pain and suffering. I will support you with integrating the learned tools into your daily life for real results in emotional health. In addition to gaining tools to cope more effectively, we can clear up things from your past, so you no longer react from them. Our work together can help you work through your unhealthy patterns of behavior and change the way you interact

If you are having difficulty getting sober and staying sober, or you find your addiction is causing your life to become unmanageable, it's time to get help. I can provide you with a complete assessment ,treatment recommendations and referrals for detox, sober living or residential treatment centers. I have extensive experience counseling dual diagnosis / co-occurring disorders, such as anxiety and depression, secondary to the addiction. I support the benefits of the abstinence model in most cases. I am familiar with harm reduction techniques as an option for some patients.

It has been my privilege to specialize in working with children and families for over 30 years to address Anxiety, ADHD, OCD, Depression, grief, emotional regualtion, giftedness, trauma, adoption, and some special needs. Inclusive of the child's immediate family, and any other supportive or integral partners, such as their teacher or doctor, when requested by the parent. I was trained as a Family System's Therapist and did extensive post graduate training in Play Therapy (Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor) E.M.D.R. and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I specialize in working with children ages 11 years and younger.

I can help you identify and meet your deepest needs while transforming your relationship with yourself and others. My goal is to have my clients become successfully independent with life-long tools for success. Through therapy, you can learn to discover your core SELF, find peace and balance and be ready to work and commit to action.