"If you or your child has anxiety, ADHD, or depression, you probably feel frustrated and overwhelmed. You want the best for your self and your family and you may have reservations about using medications. You don't have to struggle alone anymore. I want to hear your experience and help you have more harmony in your life and in your home. While talk therapy can be supportive, some issues are brain based and need a different kind of guidance. Neurofeedback is a brain training program that supports you or your child in changing these patterns."
"If you or your child has anxiety, ADHD, or depression, you probably feel frustrated and overwhelmed. You want the best for your self and your family and you may have reservations about using medications. You don't have to struggle alone anymore. I want to hear your experience and help you have more harmony in your life and in your home. While talk therapy can be supportive, some issues are brain based and need a different kind of guidance. Neurofeedback is a brain training program that supports you or your child in changing these patterns."
"My approach is based on the belief that you are naturally intelligent and resourceful. My role is to help bring out the skills, creativity, and strengths within you. The quality of your relationship with yourself and others leads to greater clarity and peace. Free yourself from the relational stress and conflict that so often occurs in love and work. I view the interrelationship of mind, heart, body, and spirit as rich sources of information. Compassion, insight, and intuition represent my style."
"My approach is based on the belief that you are naturally intelligent and resourceful. My role is to help bring out the skills, creativity, and strengths within you. The quality of your relationship with yourself and others leads to greater clarity and peace. Free yourself from the relational stress and conflict that so often occurs in love and work. I view the interrelationship of mind, heart, body, and spirit as rich sources of information. Compassion, insight, and intuition represent my style."
"I am passionate about connecting with others and helping them through times of difficulty. I work to combine a compassionate atmosphere with a mindfulness-based approach, which allows clients to develop their own inner strength. I believe counseling can be useful in helping individuals and families create change and find balance in their day-to-day lives."
"I am passionate about connecting with others and helping them through times of difficulty. I work to combine a compassionate atmosphere with a mindfulness-based approach, which allows clients to develop their own inner strength. I believe counseling can be useful in helping individuals and families create change and find balance in their day-to-day lives."
"For over 20 years, I've successfully treated those suffering with the pain and frustration of depression, anxiety, separation/loss, relationship issues, creative blocks, and life transitions (several of these overlap!). I earned my doctorate at UC Berkeley, and, in addition to my psychotherapy practice, have taught psychology at UCSC since 1989. Psychologists are ethically required to use demonstrated, effective treatments for clients' backgrounds and life difficulties. I'm fortunate to have trained in many effective therapeutic methods, tailored to client needs and personality. I'm available locally and via video/phone sessions."
"For over 20 years, I've successfully treated those suffering with the pain and frustration of depression, anxiety, separation/loss, relationship issues, creative blocks, and life transitions (several of these overlap!). I earned my doctorate at UC Berkeley, and, in addition to my psychotherapy practice, have taught psychology at UCSC since 1989. Psychologists are ethically required to use demonstrated, effective treatments for clients' backgrounds and life difficulties. I'm fortunate to have trained in many effective therapeutic methods, tailored to client needs and personality. I'm available locally and via video/phone sessions."
"I offer a modern engaging style of therapy. My philosophical approach recognizes the struggles and pains we share as humans. Common themes include motivation, choice, isolation-connection, uncertainty, and awe. We look with curiosity at what is important to you - your wants and the obstacles that hinder you. Despite the pressures of others and of culture, and the "shoulds" that nag and haunt us, I believe that we move more freely and live more richly when we come to recognize our fears and trust our wants."
"I offer a modern engaging style of therapy. My philosophical approach recognizes the struggles and pains we share as humans. Common themes include motivation, choice, isolation-connection, uncertainty, and awe. We look with curiosity at what is important to you - your wants and the obstacles that hinder you. Despite the pressures of others and of culture, and the "shoulds" that nag and haunt us, I believe that we move more freely and live more richly when we come to recognize our fears and trust our wants."
"Are you stuck in patterns of fears, confusion, or indecision? This stuckness and suffering hinders you from accessing the empowered, expansive, creative, organic self within; this essential part of you wants to express the unique gift that you are, and the gifts you bring to the world. Imagine beyond your struggles or limitations to become who you are truly meant to be, being more authentic, having more fulfilling relationships and manifesting your passions. Whether you are looking for further understanding, or personal tools or deeper change, I am here to support your journey."
"Are you stuck in patterns of fears, confusion, or indecision? This stuckness and suffering hinders you from accessing the empowered, expansive, creative, organic self within; this essential part of you wants to express the unique gift that you are, and the gifts you bring to the world. Imagine beyond your struggles or limitations to become who you are truly meant to be, being more authentic, having more fulfilling relationships and manifesting your passions. Whether you are looking for further understanding, or personal tools or deeper change, I am here to support your journey."
"Chronic pain and illness can give rise to a unique set of mental and emotional challenges. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been experiencing health challenges longterm, fear, despair, frustration and stress may be emotions you are experiencing daily. If you are looking for a safe space to talk about your health challenges and are interested in re-working your connection with your body in a gentle and holistic way I am ready to listen. "
"Chronic pain and illness can give rise to a unique set of mental and emotional challenges. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been experiencing health challenges longterm, fear, despair, frustration and stress may be emotions you are experiencing daily. If you are looking for a safe space to talk about your health challenges and are interested in re-working your connection with your body in a gentle and holistic way I am ready to listen. "
"Congratulations for taking a step towards creating change. Finding a therapist can be challenging and it is important to find one who is right for you. I offer a free introductory session which we use to get to know each other. Clients often come into my office feeling hopeless or nervous, but usually leave feeling more hopeful and relaxed. I love to see people grow and thrive with the support of therapy. My style is warm, empathic, and collaborative. In our work together we draw on your strengths and wisdom and my goal is to empower you to create a more joyful and fulfilling life."
"Congratulations for taking a step towards creating change. Finding a therapist can be challenging and it is important to find one who is right for you. I offer a free introductory session which we use to get to know each other. Clients often come into my office feeling hopeless or nervous, but usually leave feeling more hopeful and relaxed. I love to see people grow and thrive with the support of therapy. My style is warm, empathic, and collaborative. In our work together we draw on your strengths and wisdom and my goal is to empower you to create a more joyful and fulfilling life."
"If you are dealing with depression, anxiety, medical stressors or any related frustrations, I am here to support YOU in working through the daily struggles that come your way. It isn't an easy journey and many in your life may not understand how to help you. I will give you the support and understanding that you are looking for."
"If you are dealing with depression, anxiety, medical stressors or any related frustrations, I am here to support YOU in working through the daily struggles that come your way. It isn't an easy journey and many in your life may not understand how to help you. I will give you the support and understanding that you are looking for."
"There's nothing hurt that can't be healed and there's nothing broken that can't be fixed. With insight, compassion and humor, I will support you on your journey towards right relationship with yourself and others. I am comfortable sitting with people who are having a challenging time on their journey and will create a safe space for us to move together towards deep healing and change. I invite a co-creative experience where together we hold the vision of your highest good and best possible life."
"There's nothing hurt that can't be healed and there's nothing broken that can't be fixed. With insight, compassion and humor, I will support you on your journey towards right relationship with yourself and others. I am comfortable sitting with people who are having a challenging time on their journey and will create a safe space for us to move together towards deep healing and change. I invite a co-creative experience where together we hold the vision of your highest good and best possible life."
"Throughout our lives, we encounter a variety of natural transitions, some of which challenge our ability to cope. Death, divorce, life threatening illness, career change, marriage, becoming a parent, spiritual or existential crisis...to name a few. In an attempt to adjust, many of us experience emotional distress. I would be honored to work with you to provide support. I enjoy working with people of all ages including young children and teens. Through talk therapy, expressive arts, sand tray, and engaged play, my goal is to make each client feel prioritized, heard, cared about, valued, and nurtured throughout their process."
"Throughout our lives, we encounter a variety of natural transitions, some of which challenge our ability to cope. Death, divorce, life threatening illness, career change, marriage, becoming a parent, spiritual or existential crisis...to name a few. In an attempt to adjust, many of us experience emotional distress. I would be honored to work with you to provide support. I enjoy working with people of all ages including young children and teens. Through talk therapy, expressive arts, sand tray, and engaged play, my goal is to make each client feel prioritized, heard, cared about, valued, and nurtured throughout their process."
"Asking for help can be a monumental decision that requires a lot of courage. Finding the right therapist can be an equally difficult task. A therapeutic relationship needs to feel safe and collaborative, as it can serve as a foundation for healing. My goal is to assist you in accessing your internal strengths, exploring obstacles and working to overcome your challenges. Understanding what style or type of therapy you need can feel confusing. I will work with you to create a plan for treatment that is aligned with your needs and personality."
"Asking for help can be a monumental decision that requires a lot of courage. Finding the right therapist can be an equally difficult task. A therapeutic relationship needs to feel safe and collaborative, as it can serve as a foundation for healing. My goal is to assist you in accessing your internal strengths, exploring obstacles and working to overcome your challenges. Understanding what style or type of therapy you need can feel confusing. I will work with you to create a plan for treatment that is aligned with your needs and personality."
"As I see it, the primary role of a counselor is to serve as a mirror to help reveal what the client hasn't yet been able to see-especially those patterns of relating to self, others, and the environment that might be causing suffering. At the same time, the counselor is there to reflect, affirm, and strengthen the client's unique gifts and talents.One of the biggest impediments to healing, growth, and creativity is shame. To help clients move through this debilitating emotion, I use a combination of mindfulness, body awareness, and other healing modalities."
"As I see it, the primary role of a counselor is to serve as a mirror to help reveal what the client hasn't yet been able to see-especially those patterns of relating to self, others, and the environment that might be causing suffering. At the same time, the counselor is there to reflect, affirm, and strengthen the client's unique gifts and talents.One of the biggest impediments to healing, growth, and creativity is shame. To help clients move through this debilitating emotion, I use a combination of mindfulness, body awareness, and other healing modalities."
"Peace. Focus. Joy. In a mindful living coaching session, you will learn breath and meditation tools to help you feel more inner peace and focused. From this place, you will learn to surf feelings of stress, anger, or "stuckness" and discover the potential for more harmony with yourself and others."
"Peace. Focus. Joy. In a mindful living coaching session, you will learn breath and meditation tools to help you feel more inner peace and focused. From this place, you will learn to surf feelings of stress, anger, or "stuckness" and discover the potential for more harmony with yourself and others."
"Do you feel you have tried to change things on your own with little or no success? Looking around, do you wonder how others seem to cope with every day stress and demands while you sometimes struggle to get out of bed? Perhaps you are stuck in the whir of anxiety and self doubt when it comes to decision-making. Or perhaps you are in a life transition--relationship, identity, new circumstance, or loss--and need some support. If this sounds familiar, perhaps it is time to reach out to a seasoned professional to help you sort things out."
"Do you feel you have tried to change things on your own with little or no success? Looking around, do you wonder how others seem to cope with every day stress and demands while you sometimes struggle to get out of bed? Perhaps you are stuck in the whir of anxiety and self doubt when it comes to decision-making. Or perhaps you are in a life transition--relationship, identity, new circumstance, or loss--and need some support. If this sounds familiar, perhaps it is time to reach out to a seasoned professional to help you sort things out."
"My therapeutic style is personal, respectful and practical. I can help you create and notice positive changes in your life and relationships and adapt to changing conditions as necessary.
I'll work with you to achieve tangible results towards your goals in therapy. We'll focus on what works to notice positive change as it happens.
Although I treat people with a wide range of issues, some areas of particular focus in my practice are: helping individuals and relationships that are affected by Chronic Physical Illness and/or Pain, Depression and Anxiety."
"My therapeutic style is personal, respectful and practical. I can help you create and notice positive changes in your life and relationships and adapt to changing conditions as necessary.
I'll work with you to achieve tangible results towards your goals in therapy. We'll focus on what works to notice positive change as it happens.
Although I treat people with a wide range of issues, some areas of particular focus in my practice are: helping individuals and relationships that are affected by Chronic Physical Illness and/or Pain, Depression and Anxiety."
"To everyone around you, it looks like you've "got it together." But deep inside, you feel like an impostor. You've had difficult experiences that still hurt, but you pretend like you feel OK. You appear to be happy, confident, and successful. Secretly, you feel unworthy, afraid, broken, or sad. You'd like to be more authentic, but you worry about what would happen if other people knew the "real" you or the challenges you've been through. So you put on an act. Sometimes, you wonder if you've spent so much time faking it that you've lost sight of your true self altogether."
"To everyone around you, it looks like you've "got it together." But deep inside, you feel like an impostor. You've had difficult experiences that still hurt, but you pretend like you feel OK. You appear to be happy, confident, and successful. Secretly, you feel unworthy, afraid, broken, or sad. You'd like to be more authentic, but you worry about what would happen if other people knew the "real" you or the challenges you've been through. So you put on an act. Sometimes, you wonder if you've spent so much time faking it that you've lost sight of your true self altogether."
"Do you want to create practical solutions for solving problems in you or your family's life? Ambivalent about which therapist to choose? I help struggling teens, children, frustrated parents, and individuals, feel comfortable and at ease using innovative methods and a straightforward style of therapy. My interventions are drawn from evidenced based theories like Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, EMDR, Positive Psychology, and Family Systems. Interested in alternatives to talk therapy? I also offer "walk and talk sessions" outside of the office, art and video game therapy, as well as distance counseling via email, phone, and Skype."
"Do you want to create practical solutions for solving problems in you or your family's life? Ambivalent about which therapist to choose? I help struggling teens, children, frustrated parents, and individuals, feel comfortable and at ease using innovative methods and a straightforward style of therapy. My interventions are drawn from evidenced based theories like Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, EMDR, Positive Psychology, and Family Systems. Interested in alternatives to talk therapy? I also offer "walk and talk sessions" outside of the office, art and video game therapy, as well as distance counseling via email, phone, and Skype."
"Since 1992, I have counseled families, adults and children. I employ creative and traditional approaches with an emphasis on EMDR therapy to help clients master the challenges encountered in their lives. I received my PhD in international psychology with trauma focus. My specialties include Trauma and Attachment Disorders, for which I also offer Clinical Supervision. My immigration experience from Germany has prompted the exploration of the crucial part played by our cultural roots in our decision making process and in our lifestyle choices. I speak English, Spanish and German."
"Since 1992, I have counseled families, adults and children. I employ creative and traditional approaches with an emphasis on EMDR therapy to help clients master the challenges encountered in their lives. I received my PhD in international psychology with trauma focus. My specialties include Trauma and Attachment Disorders, for which I also offer Clinical Supervision. My immigration experience from Germany has prompted the exploration of the crucial part played by our cultural roots in our decision making process and in our lifestyle choices. I speak English, Spanish and German."
"Sliding Scale Practice. Some people sense wisdom within dark places, and seek support to learn and grow through them. Anxiety, depression, and addiction are not merely pathology, but are best understood as part of a larger system that can be brought into awareness. These symptoms may also be fundamentally connected to our greatest gifts and uniqueness - one's sensitivity, awareness, and drive towards growth - often misplaced or misunderstood."
"Sliding Scale Practice. Some people sense wisdom within dark places, and seek support to learn and grow through them. Anxiety, depression, and addiction are not merely pathology, but are best understood as part of a larger system that can be brought into awareness. These symptoms may also be fundamentally connected to our greatest gifts and uniqueness - one's sensitivity, awareness, and drive towards growth - often misplaced or misunderstood."
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