"In my practice, I help women and girls just like you navigate transitions, transform limiting behaviors and beliefs, heal wounds and develop resiliency so you can show up more fully in your lives with a stronger sense of self and a clear voice in the world. That's a good thing, because you're needed out there! My approach is authentic, creative and tailored to the specific needs of each client. And I consider my commitment to providing culturally-responsive and gender-responsive care to be a cornerstone of my practice. "

"Through counseling, I support families to identify patterns in behavior and communication. Our work together will be collaborative and strengths-based. It will encorage shifts in the family to promote healthy expression of emotions and communication to improve relationships. I specialize in play therapy, using an active and integrative approach with children and adolescents. I encourage parents, caregivers and other family members to be involved in the therapeutic process. I also specialize in counseling groups for children and adolescents to develop age-appropriate social skills and coping strategies."

"I can help build your confidence as a parent. Do you long to be a wonderful, nurturing parent, but feel overwhelmed and exhausted by pregnancy and caretaking? Have you struggled with depression, anxiety or addictions? Has your history of trauma and pain left you feeling insecure and inadequate? Perhaps you grew up in a dysfunctional family and wonder "whats normal, what's healthy?" Even if you don't have major problems, talking through challenges and gaining perspective is important. I can help."

"The question we struggle with is whats not working? How do you change so that you can get unstuck and pursue what is meaningful? These are the questions we'd explore and answer together. Through appreciation of both conscious ideas and the pull of unconscious/historical forces we would work to focus on what can be understood, what can be altered and what must be accepted."

"I am grateful for the opportunities I have to know first hand our common humanity; our struggles and pain, our resilience and triumph through my personal and professional experiences. I am bi-cultural and have worked and traveled around the world. My exposure to and appreciation of human differences and similarities across cultures inspire my life and work. I am an experienced psychologist and I deeply and holistically understand complex psychological processes. I am here to skillfully, lovingly and affordably support your psychological growth and transformation and to help you reclaim joy and vitality."

"My style is active, engaged and down to earth. I will listen carefully to what you say and together we will identify the problem and adopt strategies to resolve it. My aim is to create lasting change that will free you from what is no longer working for you so your life can become happier and more satisfying. My experience is that with help all people are capable of creating a life worth living, whether individually or within a couple. In addition I do personal coaching for specific projects or to accelerate what is already working."

"The combination of strong anxiety and strong intellect poses special challenges for those caught in the crosshairs. I help individuals with active, analytical minds to work through anxiety-related problems such as panic, worry, avoidance, and compulsive thoughts or habits. My approach is warm, practical, and evidence-based, grounded in both mindfulness and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)."

"You realize what you're doing no longer works for you. You are ready to learn new coping skills and techniques to reduce stress and anxiety. Life transitions have led you to this point, and you are seeking therapy to assist you in healing and moving forward into the life you want to live. You long to thrive rather than merely survive each day. I believe that each person carries the resources within themselves to create the life they envision. You will learn to access your inner resources to navigate life experiences and deepen your connection to Self."

"Our therapy will be collaborative, not a doctor-patient authoritarian model(being troubled does not mean that you are sick). I've trained at Stanford , somatic therapy with Alexander Lowen, Gestalt therapy with Fritz Perls,and led workshops at Esalen Institute for years. We can work together effectively on anxiety, stress, depression,and relationship issues, and any areas of your life that need some kind and intelligent attention. I am direct, warm, and contactful ,and can help you to feel better about yourself and lead your own life rather than that of others. I look forward to talking with you."

"I believe in the innate healing power within each individual, and I aim to empower this ability within you. You can be your own best friend, and my purpose in life is to show you how. Often during times of transition, trauma and loss we can feel disconnected and lost. Our insecurities and fears come out, and our attempts to hide them can become time consuming and energy draining.Overcoming this struggle and rediscovering our connections and self-esteem are worthwhile goals."

"Just because therapy is serious, even profound, doesn't mean that it has to be grim. Understanding and the change it permits are liberating and exciting."

"I support clients to find, expand, and honor their voice in difficult circumstances. I work to assist clients who have been hurt and traumatized reclaim their feelings of safety and vitality. Whether you are ambivalent in a relationship, in pain due to trauma or hurt, struggling with a dilemma, unhappy about your own behavior, facing significant loss, or feeling stuck, together we can create a comfortable place for you to work."

"Making the decision to work with a therapist is a big deal. It takes courage to allow someone to see your vulnerabilities. You may be dealing with a crisis, loss or life transition. You may be feeling stuck, anxious, stressed, angry, depressed, grief-stricken or some combination of these. I will meet you with warmth, compassion, curiosity and will actively engage with you as you unfold these layers that are complicating your life. I believe you possess an inherent strength that has gotten you this far in life. Let me help bolster this strength that you might have forgotten about."

"Do you feel hurt and limited by past losses and disappointments? Do you feel you have been derailed from living a full life of your own by difficult life experiences? I would like to help. I have worked with individuals and couples for over 30 years. Many of these people found themselves stuck in patterns that have held them back in their relationships and in their careers. Sometimes people feel no matter what their effort, they repeat the same mistakes. I find that often very painful experiences can cause a person to avoid all sorts of thoughts and experiences."

"Are you in the process of a big life transition? Perhaps contemplating or going through a separation, career change, or feel you have lost touch with a part of yourself that once held the spark of joy and passion. You may feel anxious, depressed, lonely, and unsure. You don't have to move through these times alone. Together we will work to cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you. My work with you is creative, collaborative, and non-judgemental. In our sessions I work transpersonally and somatically, incorporating EMDR, guided imagery, expressive arts, and dreams."

""The only constant in the world is change". On a daily basis, we are faced with new challenges, transitions and opportunities for growth. At times, these changes may feel overwhelming, making it difficult to see a clear path forward. I seek to create and hold space that is supportive, collaborative and safe for individuals coping with life transitions, anxiety, depression, struggles with self-esteem, trauma, concerns related to sexuality and other life stressors. Together we will work from a strengths-based perspective to broaden your forcus, develop tools/skills and identify strategies for creating positive change."

"Your choice to work with a therapist can be an enriching experience. You are bringing your unique challenges and/or quests into a collaborative relationship. I can assist you whether your desired changes are explicit or are awaiting discovery in a process of exploration. I have extensive experience in Relational Therapy, Individual Therapy, Anger Management, Sex Addiction, Depression and Trauma. Perhaps a Life-Style Coach or a Transpersonal guide is what you seek at this life cycle stage--I can help and change can come."

"I see our lives as a journey, and psychotherapy as a tool to take the next step on your journey. On the journey, we can experience shock and trauma, loss and grief, fear and anxiety, disappointment and anger, guilt and shame, and physical and emotional/mental illness. It takes courage to grow and learn from challenges and reach out for help, rather than shutting down and disconnecting. I am honored to work with you as your partner, to assist you to steer through difficult transitions and experiences, transform challenges into growth, and flourish on your life journey."

"As a long-time practitioner, my way of working has evolved from a more traditional dynamic approach to a deep interest in the bridge between mind/body spiritual traditions and contemporary psychology. I have much varied experience working with both men and women who struggle with the challenges of loneliness and living a conscious, fulfilling and spontaneous life. If you are feeling stressed, or if anxiety or depression have you wrestling with problems that never seem to resolve, perhaps it's time to turn for help to a compassionate and engaged therapist."