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Many blessings to you! I am a Harvard-trained alchemist who helps transform deep unresolved issues from their core so we can transmute blocked energies and unleash the bottled up divine potential within us so our unique light can radiate brightly like the magnificent star that it is once again!

“A joyful life is an individual creation that cannot be copied from a recipe.” — Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Congratulations! You have taken the first, often awkward, step in changing your life by looking for a therapist. Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is being vulnerable and choosing hope in spite of your pain. Together, in your journey to healing, we draw a holistic picture of your problems to help you find solutions, heal from unresolved traumas, and find a deeper sense of purpose and connection. I help you reach your potential by exploring your uniqueness.

I provide in-person and tele-health psychotherapy with specialization in trauma, depression, anxiety, life transition, family systems and eating disorders. If you are uncertain whether you need therapy, I also offer coaching options and courses with specializations in life transitions, perfectionism, family dynamics and career growth. I integrate Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Somatic Experiencing and am informed by a deepening and expanding spiritual practice, which may incorporate natural, holistic and community approaches to healing.

Author of 13 books, Dr. Robert Puff’s “Finding Our Happiness Flow” and “Anger Work: How to Express Your Anger and Still be Kind” have made it on the bestseller list at Amazon.com. “How to Live a Positive Life,” was a #1 bestseller at iTunes books in the “Self-Improvement” category. He hosts and creates the “Happiness Podcast,” a podcast focusing on ways for all of us to find happiness, which has been downloaded over 9 million times around the world since its inception. For years, Dr. Puff has been a regular blogger for “Psychology Today.”

Depression. Anxiety. Relationship and career problems. These very real difficulties of living represent potent opportunities for growth and transformation. In reality, this is not always easy to see. A key step is developing insight, combined with a willingness to accept increasing levels of personal responsibility. As a therapist and coach, my orientation is holistic. I incorporate a whole-person approach that emphasizes physical, mental, emotional, and interpersonal factors. I view human experience as an inherently creative process, and work to empower clients to harness their innate potential to create meaningful and fulfilling lives through committed action based on personal values.

Author of 13 books, Dr. Robert Puff’s “Finding Our Happiness Flow” and “Anger Work: How to Express Your Anger and Still be Kind” have made it on the bestseller list at Amazon.com. “How to Live a Positive Life,” was a #1 bestseller at iTunes books in the “Self-Improvement” category. He hosts and creates the “Happiness Podcast,” a podcast focusing on ways for all of us to find happiness, which has been downloaded over 9 million times around the world since its inception. For years, Dr. Puff has been a regular blogger for “Psychology Today.”

Author of 13 books, Dr. Robert Puff’s “Finding Our Happiness Flow” and “Anger Work: How to Express Your Anger and Still be Kind” have made it on the bestseller list at Amazon.com. “How to Live a Positive Life,” was a #1 bestseller at iTunes books in the “Self-Improvement” category. He hosts and creates the “Happiness Podcast,” a podcast focusing on ways for all of us to find happiness, which has been downloaded over 9 million times around the world since its inception. For years, Dr. Puff has been a regular blogger for “Psychology Today.”

Are feelings of anxiety & disconnection more present in your life? Do relationships seem more complicated? Are your emotions feeling uncomfortable, intolerable, or unpredictable? These experiences can lead to feeling misunderstand, stressed, frustrated, or alone. Stress, anxiety, & depression are painful experiences that can be a result of life changes, relationship conflict, social struggles, trauma, or feeling overwhelmed by the world around you. You may be tired of living your life on autopilot, & have reached a point where you are ready to see changes happen. I can help you move towards living your life in a more gratifying way!

Author of 13 books, Dr. Robert Puff’s “Finding Our Happiness Flow” and “Anger Work: How to Express Your Anger and Still be Kind” have made it on the bestseller list at Amazon.com. “How to Live a Positive Life,” was a #1 bestseller at iTunes books in the “Self-Improvement” category. He hosts and creates the “Happiness Podcast,” a podcast focusing on ways for all of us to find happiness, which has been downloaded over 9 million times around the world since its inception. For years, Dr. Puff has been a regular blogger for “Psychology Today.”

I provide outpatient therapeutic services for individuals struggling with a variety of clinical presentations. However, I specialize in treating individuals and families struggling with Mood Disorders, Addiction, Eating Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders. For those patients that may need more intensive care, I am the Program Director at Lido Wellness Center, a PHP & IOP specializing in trauma and mental health treatment. We offer a comprehensive and unique treatment approach focusing on Somatic Experiencing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Life Skills to assist patient's in reclaiming their lives and fostering lasting change.

Emotive Knowledge Psychology (EKP). As EKP educators, consultants, and clinicians, we consider the following statement as foundational to effectively providing our services: Relating with others through sincere interest and in a caring way has been shown to improve quality of life, while mindfully maintaining and managing the energy to do so is a bridge we often cross in that direction. - M.W. Summerlin, Ph.D (Dual Origins of Personality).

Author of 13 books, Dr. Robert Puff’s “Finding Our Happiness Flow” and “Anger Work: How to Express Your Anger and Still be Kind” have made it on the bestseller list at Amazon.com. “How to Live a Positive Life,” was a #1 bestseller at iTunes books in the “Self-Improvement” category. He hosts and creates the “Happiness Podcast,” a podcast focusing on ways for all of us to find happiness, which has been downloaded over 9 million times around the world since its inception. For years, Dr. Puff has been a regular blogger for “Psychology Today.”

I am available weekends and evenings. I am taking in person clients as well as virtually. I take a holistic approach to counseling working with the whole person helping one understand their life’s journey, the past, dreams and what brings them to present, I believe that being fully present and understanding, brings forth life change. I am EMDR trained and am trained in induction. I enjoy working with couples, families, adults, teens, and groups of all ages, ethnicities, cultures and religions. I am certified in Domestic Violence training through the State of California.

Author of 13 books, Dr. Robert Puff’s “Finding Our Happiness Flow” and “Anger Work: How to Express Your Anger and Still be Kind” have made it on the bestseller list at Amazon.com. “How to Live a Positive Life,” was a #1 bestseller at iTunes books in the “Self-Improvement” category. He hosts and creates the “Happiness Podcast,” a podcast focusing on ways for all of us to find happiness, which has been downloaded over 9 million times around the world since its inception. For years, Dr. Puff has been a regular blogger for “Psychology Today.”

BA in Business Communications, Chapman University, Orange, CA. MA Degree in Clinical Art Therapy, Long Island University, NY. Board Certified Clinical Art Therapist. Academy of Art, San Francisco, CA. MA & Doctorate Degree (PsyD) in MFT, California School of Professional Psychology, Irvine, CA. Strong lifetime passion for therapeutic Arts & a passionate advocate for Art Therapy awareness. Artist with frequent OC gallery showings. Creating art daily since childhood. Extensive experience & knowledge in Art Therapy, Psychology & Business for over 16 years enjoying working with youth, families, & groups, with various populations & settings. Frienly, kind, upbeat, positive, patient & caring. Frequent volunteer for various populations & organizations in OC & mentor to Youth.

I accept private pay $120 a session. Have you tried counseling, self-help and other methods, and feel it hasn’t worked as well as you hoped? I specialize in short-term counseling and use a realistic approach to help you stay motivated, learn to overcome challenges, and find the relief and peace you deserve. I provide telehealth counseling in California, Utah, and New Jersey. Lets talk and see how I can help. I look forward to working with you.

Author of 13 books, Dr. Robert Puff’s “Finding Our Happiness Flow” and “Anger Work: How to Express Your Anger and Still be Kind” have made it on the bestseller list at Amazon.com. “How to Live a Positive Life,” was a #1 bestseller at iTunes books in the “Self-Improvement” category. He hosts and creates the “Happiness Podcast,” a podcast focusing on ways for all of us to find happiness, which has been downloaded over 9 million times around the world since its inception. For years, Dr. Puff has been a regular blogger for “Psychology Today.”

Struggling with substance use and feel rehab isn’t an option? Leaving your family, job, school or other responsibilities for an extended period is not always needed to get yourself healthy and on the right track. If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction, I know the challenges of this lifestyle. Being caught in the cycle of addiction is hard...feelings of anxiety, fear, failure, unworthiness, and shame. You may have tried stopping on your own, only to find yourself engaging in the same unhelpful behavior. Breaking this cycle on your own is tough! Counseling may be more effective for you than rehab.