"As an experienced therapist I am effective working with young adults, adolescents, couples, and families. I address and treat a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, anger, abuse, trauma, and relationships. My approach is tailored to each client's particular needs and issues in a relaxed and nonjudgmental environment. I value my clients greatly and rely on them to let me know what their goals are and work collaboratively to facilitate client growth."

""Leaf helped me plant flowers in some of the darkest places of my past." -former client. Starting wherever you are, let's attend to the healing and growth you care most about. I call it doing your Wildish Work. It requires vulnerability and commitment. It's worth doing, and it's not easy, but with my support, your courage, joy, and self-acceptance can, over time, greatly expand."

"I have been trained as a Board Certified Life Coach through ILCT. I follow the ethical standards and guidelines set by the International Coaching Federation. Additionally, I have over 25 years of clinical experience in a multitude of settings. The common bond is that regardless of the position, my focus has always been on helping people help themselves."

""ONLY I CAN CHANGE MY LIFE. NO ONE CAN DO IT FOR ME" **Carol Burnett** I believe that participating in the therapy process takes courage. It is a journey of personal growth. By reaching out to find a therapist, you've taken the first step! This type of growth can often be scary, challenging and even sometimes a bit painful. Often we feel worse before we feel better. My goal is to help you find your path to increased self awareness, self confidence and in turn a greater feeling of fulfillment."

"Couples and individuals who find themselves having relationship conflicts or challenges, and people who are experiencing anxiety or depression may feel free to seek me out for a free brief phone consultation to see if we're a good fit. ***CURRENTLY SEEING CLIENTS ON SUNDAYS and weekdays"

"I offer a warm and supportive approach with the aim of honoring your life path and experience. I believe that much of what brings us to therapy stems from struggles with transitions in life or nuances in relationships. A strong client-therapist bond can provide a safe environment to explore these transitions, relationships, or related trauma and goals."

"Let's have an authentic relationship where you'll find complete acceptance for who you are and learn skills to stop second guessing yourself. You'll receive compassion, empathy, warmth, and connection. You'll begin to see all the things that are beautiful and amazing about yourself, when you no longer have to ask yourself "am I worthy?", but you trust that your desires are valuable. You'll gain tools and resources that will help you overcome long-standing problems in your life and relationships. Discover that you already are the person you've always wanted to be."

"I believe in meeting you where you are and empowering you to find your own solutions to issues such as depression, anxiety, and identity development. I foster a safe environment to process issues with relationships, grief & loss, and adjustment, through authenticity and congruency. Individuality is acknowledged and honored in our work together through the use of an integrated approach that are best suited to your needs. With experience working in the mental health field since 2004, and degrees from San Francisco State University and University of California, Davis, I am eager to be a part of your journey towards a happier and healthier life."

"Dr. Hutchinson provides psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, psychotherapy, and virtual reality treatment for various issues. He works with children as young as six to the elderly. He has authored thousands of psychological and neuropsychological reports that are as in depth as his clients' require. Written reports include, among other things, clinical interview, mental status examination, psychological and/or neuropsychological test findings, review of available records, and a nuanced discussion with accurate diagnoses and customized recommendations and/or accommodations. Dr. Hutchinson's believes that many clients do not succeed in therapy because they were not properly evaluated in the first place."

"As a therapist, I strive to be both an attentive listener and an active participant in helping to address the issues that concern you. Therapy is a process that requires the client to take a risk and trust someone they have never met with their most personal and significant issues. It is my job to create a safe space where these issues can be discussed more deeply, and where new possibilities for growth and change can be explored. Through this process, we develop a relationship that is unique and has the potential to be both transformative and healing."

"Feel like roommates, no romance? Specialized training means I offer support and tools to address intimacy and sex along with other issues. Can't find the right partner - or maybe you have more than one? Illness or disability? Internet/sex "addiction?" Painful sex? Erection or orgasm problems? Affair? Dating again and feel clueless? As a seasoned family,individual, & relationship therapist with a doctorate in psychology & sexologist certification, I work holistically to help you with compassion & action plans. Abusive past? Anxiety? Stress? Arguing? Any orientation, stage, or age, you can repair, create, rebuild! SEE rhealovehelpdr.com"

"Life is wonderfully complex and each individual has their own way of experiencing joy and fulfillment. However, every once in a while, we lose our way and get stuck in painful habits; not realizing how we found ourselves there. My approach to therapy is change-oriented and strengths-based. This means that, together, we will identify patterns that have kept you stuck and will create new ways of responding to old problems."

"Each of us deserve to lead a happy and healthy life. Yet life's challenges can be overwhelming and seem unresolvable. I provide non-judgmental feed-back to help you clarify those challenges, your goals, options and your own inner strengths. Knowing our strengths and making our own choices are steps toward the life we want. My experience includes trauma (such as sexual abuse and other issues specific to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), victims of domestic abuse and/or violence, mood disorders, depression, alcohol and drug issues and those with dual diagnoses."

"As a guide in the healing process I am committed to honoring your uniqueness. Your experiences, emotions and perspectives are uniquely special - and so are your solutions. By focusing on your strengths and inspirations I help you discover, use and "own" the parts of yourself that are most important. Whether you come to therapy seeking relief from identifiable pain or distress, or whether you come to discover something new about yourself, I believe part of you that already knows what you need. I can help you connect to this part."

"I have over 40 years of experience working in the Holistic Health field, and so I draw from many different modalities where we explore together what is needed for change and growth. I believe that what is true for each person can be found within, so my job is to help you explore and find those answers and insights that lead to growth. I also offer a deeply personal and interactive relationship where I seek to provide the safety for this exploration, as well as the opportunity to have an experience of a relationship that is both corrective and healing."

"You've been able to cope with your anxiety but you notice lately that it's getting harder to sit through it while you tell yourself it will pass. It's frustrating, you feel lonely and are starting to feel depressed. I help people with anxiety and depression understand the source. Together we will work through your feelings, make positive changes and develop creative ways to enhance your coping tools. During this process you can gain clarity and deepen your self-awareness. I use a combination of Relational Therapy, Mindfulness, EMDR & CBT and will support you towards self-empowerment & relief."

"I am a Harvard-trained psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families affected by depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, and life's challenges. My treatment approach is collaborative, interactive, holistic (examining all factors that affect your functioning), and strength-based (identifying your strengths). I focus on symptom reduction and skills-building to help you optimize your quality of life. I will work with you to tailor a treatment plan that meets your specific needs and goals. I am bilingual in Vietnamese. My office is located in Midtown and is half a block from the light rail."

"I realize how vulnerable it can feel to share one's personal story, so through compassionate and nonjudgmental attentive listening, I strive to establish a safe setting where you can feel comfortable enough to explore sensitive issues and willingly try on new behaviors. I see my role as one of offering empathy, openness, guidance, perspective, and hope. Whether it's acquiring new skills to cope with painful thoughts and feelings, navigating your way through a challenging situation, or connecting with your values to make healthier life choices, I can wholeheartedly support your efforts in fulfilling such goals."

""You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide no to be reduced by them." Maya Angelou. I provide you with a safe place without judgement, together we will find solutions to help you get to a better functioning. I am passionate about the work that I do and I want you to leave my office feeling a sense of tranquility and motivation. I have over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults. During the past 6 years, I have worked extensively with Trauma Victims and as a family conflict mediator."