You may be seeking therapy because of a specific set of symptoms or problems such as depression, anxiety, or grief. Or maybe you feel more generally stuck, aimless, fed up or confused by patterns that they cannot break despite continued efforts. Working with the right therapist in a non-resistant setting can open the door for healing and an increase mood and fulfillment.

My goal is to provide clients with a safe place to talk, sort through feelings and explore issues that may be affecting their mood, behavior, motivation or relationships. Using a combination of supportive therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, my work is about supporting clients while looking at the sources of distress and helping them to improve their reactions, make changes, and cope with life and others in a healthier way. I work with individuals, couples, and children for any issue they are struggling with either individually or as a family.

Do you feel controlled by food, rather than in control of it ? Are you obsessed with eating, dieting or bingeing? Does your scale determine your mood? Is your life strongly impacted by your weight? Life doesn't have to be a weight struggle. Learn the difference between head and body hunger. Decipher what your obsessive behavior is really saying. Acquire physical, mental and emotional balance. Whether it is eating, drinking, anger, spending, controlling, an addiction is a mal-adaptive attempt at managing feelings and escaping discomfort.

Are you struggling, knowing it's time for a change but unsure where or how to start? Therapy doesn’t have to be a daunting process. While change and vulnerability can be difficult, I make every effort to help you move toward your goals at a pace defined by you. Whether it's related to our relationships, career, self perceptions and/or how we fit into our world, life's challenges can propel us toward seeking help. Finding our path and achieving our goals are vital in obtaining happiness and satisfaction in life. I want to help you get there.

I am here to listen to you. I work with children, adolescents, and adults to support exploration of difficult issues and life changes. Often what brings someone to seek counseling, either for themselves or for their child, is being faced with a challenge they need support navigating and resolving. This issue may result from an atypical experience or be more pervasive, and can bring about feelings of anger, depression, anxiety, low self-worth, or communication issues. Taking the risk to ask for help is the first step on the road toward healing and growth.

If you feel lost, adrift, tapped out, sunk, on pins and needles, or isolated: I can help. I work with individuals, couples, families, groups, and children to cope with debilitating symptoms such as anxiety, depression, compulsions, sexual dysfunction, anger, and life crises. There is something to be learned and gained from each circumstance, each symptom, no matter how painful. My aim is to help you increase functioning in your relationships, at work, and at school. When you feel more functional, then you can begin to make new choices and reach your highest potential. Sexual Minorities, LGBT/Alternative lifestyles welcome.

I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing various symptoms including anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship issues. If you are experiencing these issues, then I can support you with learning evidence based tools to make measurable improvements in your life.

Therapy is a safe place to be yourself. I work with adults, teens, and couples on learning how to identify their feelings and needs and how to get those needs met. The therapeutic relationship is one aspect of therapy that will help you in learning about yourself, will allow you to feel safe enough to face your inner fears and uncertainties, and help you to grow into the person you want to be. If you are dealing with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship conflicts, unhealthy communication, anger, and/or domestic violence, then it is possible that I will be able to help you with your own self-exploration.

Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “Why is this happening? Is it always going to be like this? What can I do?” Do you feel anxious, sad or misunderstood more often than not? Maybe life seems easier and better for everyone around you. Maybe you're surrounded by people, but you feel alone. Maybe your relationships feel like a struggle to maintain. Conflict and discomfort seem like the norm, not the exception. Sometimes it seems like it will never get better and no one understands.

I am an experienced substance abuse counselor and interventionist. I am great at helping people overcome dependency to alcohol and drugs, along with process addictions. I make use of therapeutic tools that help clients see that they are stronger than any drug and that life is so much more without being dependent on substance abuse. I never ask a client to do something that I have not done myself. It's extremely rewarding to watch clients grow and gain their lives back, and to help them respond in different ways, such as their thoughts, emotions, and actions.

In a way, life is a puzzle. With many pieces to choose from, we try to find those pieces that fit smoothly together. However, life becomes troubling when what we have chosen doesn't fit and the same problems seem to occur in one situation after another, making life seem even more frustrating and confusing. I am trained as both an artist and a psychotherapist and work in a collaborative style. After 20 years of experience, I bring a little humor and grace while learning to think creatively to move through the maze of life, it is an exciting possibility.

*Current telehealth availability* We all experience negative emotions to varying degrees in our lives. However, anxiety and depression can become a problem when they get in the way of us being able to manage the important things in our life--our work, our studies, or our relationships. Parenting struggles, ADHD, and behavioral problems can have an immense impact on a family system, as well. If you or your child is struggling with feeling down or anxious, or having behavioral challenges, there are proven ways of learning to overcome these negative emotions while also learning a great deal about yourself, and what's important to you.

Are attempts to control your fertility completely stressing you out? Do you experience anxiety, depression, anger, grief, sadness, or hopelessness related to fertility? Does your desire to build a family overwhelm your thoughts? Do you have difficulty engaging in meaningful relationships and enjoyable activities? Or perhaps you are feeling isolated or living in quiet shame? If any of these sound familiar, please know that you are not alone, and I can help!

Are you relying on unhealthy habits to cope with stress, anxiety, depression or life's challenges? Is it time to make some changes in your life but you feel stuck and don't know where to begin? Are you tired of feeling lonely, empty, sad or misunderstood? Do you struggle with allowing yourself to feel vulnerable with others? Does a healthy work-life balance seem impossible for you? If any of these questions ring true for you, some support might be just what you need.

"Are you feeling hopeless, stuck, hurt or sad and wanting something to change in your life?" There are times when we experience intense emotions and desperately want things to be different. Even though these can be some of the most difficult circumstances we face, they can often also be the most significant because they serve to inspire us to grow. If you're thinking about personal change and looking for a collaborative guide on your journey, I'm here to listen, support, challenge and encourage you - all within a confidential, accepting and nonjudgmental relationship.

Are you hurting? At some point in our lives, we all hurt. Everyone hits obstacles in life from time to time and sometimes those problems seem unsolvable. Here is the good news, there is help. I specialize in couples, families and individuals who are either in the midst of a major change, or in need of one! I work with: high-conflict couples, couples making a serious commitment or dissolving a long-term relationship, new parents, families in conflict, people with anxiety, depression, fears, low self-esteem as well as grief and bereavement related issues. I am a straightforward therapist and like to help to get issues resolved.

Since 1979 I have acquired a broad range of experiences and skills, not the least of which is a sense of humor. I work with people to help them make real changes in the way they live their lives in areas such as self esteem, relationships, and communications.

I will work with you from a systemic perspective, integrating various therapeutic approaches to accommodate your individual and/or family's needs. I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment and I will collaborate with you to uncover what is at the root of your thoughts and feelings and will help you learn ways to cope and heal.

Many people experience anxiety or sadness at some point in their life. Sometimes these feelings are related to a big change, a new stressor, or a longstanding challenge that has left you feeling overwhelmed and stuck. Regardless of what's going on in your life, my goal is to help you better confront, cope with, and recover from difficulties, so that you can live a more fulfilling life. I understand that the idea of therapy can seem intimidating. I see your decision to engage in treatment as a true testament to your strength.

I provide remote teletherapy/online sessions for any folks residing in California. Occasionally I return to the South Bay Area to see clients in person in Los Gatos, if desired. Please note that I have a therapy dog present in the office. Taz is a super friendly pug who was rescued from Central Coast Pug Rescue in 2015. Taz became a registered therapy animal in 2016 and passes on his good fortune by helping others. A true gentle soul, Taz loves to cuddle and be pet, and many people have said that he provides a calming presence.