"Sometimes life brings many unexpected challenges and finding the right person to help you is key. As your therapist, I will help you find your way through your immediate problems, in a way that promotes progress toward your long-term goals. For many people this includes overcoming fears or insecurities, get 'unstuck' from negative patterns and getting more in touch with who you really are and caring for yourself. This starts with building a trusting relationship that is respectful, open minded, and culturally sensitive where you feel empowered to achieve your life goals."

"As a holistic counselor, I explore the mental, physical, and emotional realms of clients' life experiences. I invite you to continue to explore my website especially if you are experiencing internal conflict or a lost sense of self; are adult survivors of childhood trauma, neglect or abuse; have anxiety, panic attacks or depression; need general support in life; have experienced frequent moves as a child; or if you have experienced an accident that is still holding you back in some way."

"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."

"I help clients find what's blocking authenticity in relationship to themselves and others. Often we don't realize how the old hurts, bitterness, regret, shame and beliefs "contaminate" our communicate with others. The feeling underneath our message is also received by the other person. We tend to deny this fact, even though we see people reacting to us in unpredicted ways. I can help you uncover and process the non-verbal messages you are communicating, so that you can have honest, fulfilling and authentic relationships. I also help with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, self-awareness and mindfulness."

"You are hurting, or anxious, are considering psychotherapy and whether to trust me to facilitate your healing. My experience with adults, couples and children will support your inner journey and that of loved ones. Challenges crowd us. We will create space for you to contemplate internal, external and relationship challenges. Through an attuned therapeutic relationship, I will help you address internal challenges - depression, anxiety and trauma. Empathically, I help you face external challenges - discrimination, immigration and life transitions. I also support you calmly in navigating the volatile field of relationships, in which your internal worlds connect with those of others."

"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."

"Seeking support is the first step to feeling better; congratulations on taking the first step! Finding the right person to work with can be difficult. I work from a place of validation, compassion and empathy, as well as some fun. The most important aspect of our work together is the establishment of a trusting relationship. My goal is to support clients from a strengths-based perspective; encouraging people to connect to their own inner power and wisdom. I work from a trauma-sensitive, culturally aware, and socially just framework; considering my clients holistically."

"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."

"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."

"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)."

"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."

"It's time to stop beating yourself up. Enough with trying to be perfect. Enough with trying to please everyone else. In therapy we'll create a space for you to be real, and together figure out what you need to live a life where you feel good about yourself, have fulfilling relationships, and aren't overwhelmed with self-doubt and criticism. We'll discover strengths and resilience you didn't know you had. And we will deal with the hard, painful stuff you've been avoiding--together."

"My professional experience encompasses working within clinical inpatient settings with diverse social and cultural clients. I focus on assessing individual client needs and providing compassionate therapeutic interventions to families, couples and children. My specialties include: Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Chronic Pain and Trauma Loss Insomnia related to stress Alcohol and Chemical dependency"

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"Traditional talk therapy not enough? Are you interested to access more of your spiritual, mental, emotional and physical resources? Combining Western psychology (as a licensed Marriage Family Therapist) with Depth Hypnosis (developed by Isa Gucciardi, PhD), I can help you learn how to handle the enormous stresses life often entails in a compassionate, warm and body-centered way. My specialties include: teens, couples, families, sex therapy, LGBTQ issues, spirituality/spiritual community topics, and multi-cultural conflict resolution and mediation. Certified hypnotherapist. Playful, creative and very easy to communicate with, my intention is to empower YOU as much as possible."

"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."

"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."