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I believe that humans inherently possess the ability to grow and change, and I want to work collaboratively with you to identify deep rooted narratives, increase coping skills, and build on your existing strengths. If you are suffering from trauma, mental health issues, relationship issues, or are challenged dealing with the stressors of daily life such as work or parenting, we can work on it together.

ACTION ORIENTED, GOAL SPECIFIC. Wanting experienced, compassionate, effective help? Counseling should make a significant impact right away. Laser sharp and trained in multiple modalities--my toolbox is packed. I'm passionate about people. I treat adolescents, families, individuals, couples, and conduct interventions. I speak and consult on evidence-based treatment. Rooted in Family Systems, Transpersonal & Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies, complicated relationship dynamics, addictions, problem patterns, depression or frustrations. Licensed over 25 years, I'm open-minded, interactive & fully engaged. Attain peace in your life.

I believe that our moments of greatest struggle can also hold the most potential for growth and self-discovery. By giving ourselves a supportive space to explore the places that feel painful or stuck, we open ourselves to a wealth of information about our deepest desires, strengths, and wisdom. This makes it possible to live with greater self-compassion, freedom in our actions, and ease in our relationships. Whether you are navigating a significant life transition, suffering from anxiety, depression, or trauma, I am dedicated to providing a safe and respectful space to embark on this journey.

I offer a unique and effective approach working with your psyche-body-soul through somatic and spiritually based inquiry. We start with where ever you are and what ever your particular issues or concerns are. All you need is curiosity and a desire to know yourself in a real way. Our work together is experiential which allows you to holistically understand and deepen your connection with your most precious inner self. Things naturally unfold and your perspective of yourself and who you are and your concerns are transformed in this process. It truly becomes an adventure of discovery. You are held in a compassionate and heartfelt way which allows your psychological body tension armor and defenses to relax enough so your inquiry explorations can deepen. You come to know yourself in an authentic way. I incorporate the great heart wisdom of the Spiritual Dimension of the Enneagram which potentiates our work together. You need not know anything about the enneagram to benefit from our work together. Give me a call and we can see if this approach and if I am the right person for your journey. I work with individuals, couples and coming soon an Enneagram Inquiry Group.

The typical client comes to therapy when familiar patterns are no longer working. Together we will build a trusting relationship allowing us to uncover obstacles to change which often include feelings of grief or loss. As these and other painful memories and patterns are revealed, we are able to move the client toward more productive behavior and a healthier, happier life.

Would you like to get more acquainted with and grounded in your true/authentic self and be more of a caring and capable (sovereign) leader in your inner system? Are you an old soul and creative spirit who needs a depthful, soul centered and nuanced approach? Do you want, in these great turning times, to do great things, to find and execute in an embodied, empowered way, your unique contribution and enjoy your relationships? Do you need help with any of these challenges: anxiety, depression, relationship/work difficulties, loss/grief, pain, meaninglessness, funlessness, stress, illness, spiritual/creative emergence, etc?

Thank you for your interest! My practice is currently full. As a trauma-informed therapist, I know that symptoms such as anxiety, depression, addiction and phobias are often expressions of unresolved grief and trauma. I support my clients to look at themselves and their relationships with honesty and love in order to create more freedom and connection in their lives. I believe that by bringing compassion, awareness, and just enough humor, we can engage our inner wisdom to shift patterns that have become stuck in our bodies and consciousness. I have specific training in serving LGBTQ+ communities, and am a trans-affirming therapist.

It is a truly an exciting time to have the privilege of working with people in psychotherapy. In the last decade, advances made in understanding the connection of mind, body and spirit give us wonderful tools for building satisfying relationships with ourselves and others. During my 20 years in practice, I have learned the importance of listening carefully and responding with compassion I see it as my job to create a safe and respectful relationship with you. From this ground, we work, at your pace, with whatever issues unfold. In our work together, you will increase your awareness and authenticity.

I invite you to come in for a free twenty minute consultation because finding the right therapist is important. A feeling of safety and trust is paramount in setting the stage for healing. In your search for that therapist, no matter what the issues, healing requires vulnerability, and trust is the foundation for this. I provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment to promote personal growth and the emotional relief that my clients are seeking. In working with individuals I utilize a multitude of evidence-based practices informed by over fifteen years of experience as a psychotherapist.

Is the suffering that you keep circling back around to your soul calling out to you to dig deeper and really heal yourself? Many of us wonder why we suffer so much in our relationships, why we are afraid of love, why we stay in less fulfilling places in life rather than taking the steps to live a more meaningful, larger life. The calling for humanity is coming from our souls. If you can at least be open to this possibility, I invite you into the therapy process of tapping into your soul's wisdom and letting it guide you.

I welcome you with warmth, acceptance, care and curiosity about your inner world & relationships. My aim is for you to feel safe and understood enough to be yourself. I am honest and, as we are ready, I will be at times directive and solution focused to actively promote the transformation and growth you desire. Collaborative & consistent relationships are scientifically proven to restructure the brain, heal trauma, decrease emotional reactivity and increase creativity, flexibility & playfulness. This is a journey we take together.

What do you believe about our mind & body's ability to create change? I believe each of us is capable of real change...learning to inspire and empower ourselves to make clearer, wiser, life decisions. Creating the life you want to live via greater self-reflection/acceptance and moving through self-defeating beliefs and behaviors guides our work. I integrate 35 years of clinical experience, 39 years of mindfulness/insight meditation and philosophy, and the exciting new field of neuroscience into my work.

I have been in the mental health field for over 40 years. During that time, there is very little I haven't been exposed to. I teach in the Counseling Department at Sonoma State University which keeps me current on the latest in the psychotherapy world. I have supervised Trainees and Associates as their Clinical Supervisor. Supervising other clinicians helps me become the best Therapist I can be. Despite all my years of experience, I remain a lifelong student because to be an excellent therapist you need to stay humble and curious.

I thoroughly enjoy my work and am inspired by connecting with people. Together we can explore how to help you rediscover purpose, happiness and enjoyment in life. My style is personally engaging, warm and sincere, combining clinical expertise with intuition to discover what works specifically for *you* ... I truly look forward to sharing time to co-create and uncover an alchemy that will lend itself to deep healing.

Are you anxious, depressed, or experiencing marital conflict? Looking for help with parenting, or feeling unsure of yourself? I provide brief therapy for these issues, and longer-term work for those who can benefit from that. I am skilled to help with relationship difficulties, behavior problems, work issues, or grief. We're all part of a family, our family of origin and our nuclear family. The heart of my work is assisting families to benefit all their members. With focus, patience and effort, you can identify and change behavior patterns that cause difficulties. One person makes a difference.

I always begin with careful listening to your needs. Our relationship, and your understanding of yourself, are the keystones. These are much more important than the labels which have been placed on your problem. You may have already received "good advice" from friends and family. A trained and caring professional can help move you beyond the cycles you are stuck in. This is true whether you are seeking couple's counseling or individual therapy. I use emotion-focused, somatic, and psychodynamic approaches. I have completed the EFT (Emotion Focused Therapy) externship training program in couples therapy.

I am committed to helping you fully step into your precious life. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, or perhaps you long for a more vibrant and meaningful life, I am available to guide you into deeper joy and meaning in your life. By supporting you to embody your most authentic and spontaneous self, this naturally results in greater aliveness and vitality; an increased self esteem; a taming of the mind by releasing unhelpful thought patterns; and greater courage, joy and self-knowledge. I specialize in transforming and evolving long-term relationships; and addressing and alleviating anxiety and depression.

In over 20 years of experience as a therapist, I have found myself more and more engaged and passionate about my work and the possibilities of change,enrichment, healing and transformation that can occur for a person as they meaningfully grapple with the various problems and suffering they find themselves in. For each person the journey of finding their way through will be unique, shaped by their experiences and their own deep sense of what is true for them and about them. I bring to my practice a deep commitment to serve to the best of my ability.

I provide a safe, caring place to help you find more satisfying ways of being in relationship with your partner, teen, yourself or your life. I believe we all have the capacity to be healthy and whole. Often, our upbringing or harmful experiences leave us with habits that no longer serve our growth and well-being. I bring a warm, compassionate presence to help you locate and heal the sources of suffering. I have worked with teens and parents for 37 years, and adults for 20 years, assisting people in learning self-nurturance, and skillful communication, to honor their heart's desires.