I enjoy working with clients who are ready to figure out how to be happpy. Barriers to happiness are not limited to the mental realm and may include physical issues, sexual issues, relationship issues, and spritual issues. These issues interrelate and thus must all be addressed as possible roadblocks to happiness. The symptom is not the cause and is often key in figuring out the cause. I believe in the power of the human beings to heal themselves. I see my role as helping identify, educate, and move past roadblocks to this process.

At times, life can feel disconnected, overwhelming or lacking in meaning and purpose. Our relationships often suffer even our relationship with ourselves. Perhaps you’re stuck having the same fights with your partner over and over again or with yourself in your own mind. Perhaps you’re carrying memories of painful experiences, fears or shame leaving you paralyzed in your journey toward wholeness and fulfillment. If you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem or relationship breakdown blocking your health, love and potential, please know it’s natural to get stuck and it’s possible to break free.

I believe that people experience healing in and through relationships. Brené Brown defines connection as “the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship”. Therapy can be a safe place where healing connections can be established and can be used to help individuals and couples learn to be who they were meant to be. I am especially passionate about working with perinatal mental health issues, helping clients navigate the grief and trauma that often comes with experiences such as infertility, miscarriage or unexpected birth outcomes.

It seems that life does not always take us where we want or had expected to go. I look forward to the opportunity to help you to find your way back to the path that feels most comfortable to you. I am especially interested in helping individuals and couples experiencing obstacles and conflict in their lives. The power to heal is within all of us and by partnering with a therapist we can achieve the changes that we know are within us, as individuals and as partnerships.

What goes on in your mind, plays out in your body, and becomes your reality in your world. Whether you are entering therapy for the first time or you are looking to refine changes in your life, you are starting on a journey of self discovery which is deeply personal and courageous. Each person arrives with their own unique life story, strengths, barriers and goals. Therapy is a collaborative process. I believe my role is to create a non-judgmental, warm, respectful, and safe environment.

I specialize in helping people improve their relationships to others like a partner or a child, but most especially to one's self. Symptoms such as depression or anxiety, or feelings of shame, can interfere with these connections. Our psyches naturally want to move towards health and growth yet we can get stuck or hopeless that relief is possible. I believe in the value of self-acceptance. Given that many trauma feelings were created in relationship, I believe we need a trusting relationship to heal. If I'm that person for you, I take that role very seriously and work hard for your hope, needs, healing, and growth.

I believe that therapy can be a rewarding and life-changing experience. I became a therapist to help people lead happier, more productive lives. Clients need a sense of connection and trust, but also need someone who will gently challenge long-standing beliefs and patterns in a way that leads to positive change. I have been a therapist in the Davis community for 20 years, and have extensive training in Biofeedback, Neurofeedback, Coherence therapy, and Long term psychodynamic psychotherapy.

Cross-cultural counseling and research is my life's work. As a family-therapist/educator in the field of multicultural counseling I have the ability to see each client's cultural-context in various stages of life-cycle. My research on cross-cultural couple's adjustment and acculturation has been published in professional psychology journals and presented at international conferences. My approach is strength-based and collaborative, utilizing evidence-based practice and research. Aside from my private practice I serve as a cross-cultural consultant for medical professionals and agencies. I have been teaching and presenting on cross-cultural issues in the last 15 years.

As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Sometimes it feels like we are going through life wearing a mask - pretending to be someone you are not and acting like everything is okay. Yet in reality, we feel like everything is falling apart or that we are tired and burnt out from trying to impress those around us.

I find it useful to combine your goals for change as well as the aim to get to know yourself better as the foundation for therapy. My training in trauma and LGBTQ+ informed care is foundational to my work with you. I have training and experience working with many different presenting issues and identities, as well as clients' support systems (partners, parents, families, children.) I work relationally with individuals, families, and couples.

COVID-19 and quarantine has changed the world, the way we navigate challenges and brought forth our need for connection.I am passionate about helping clients learn new skills to deal with the changes that come in life and rediscover their ability to create solutions to fit their world. I enjoy collaborating with clients to foster self awareness and empower them in their journey. I assist clients in reevaluating and refocusing to be more present. I work with clients to identify triggers as well as establish healthy habits to take care of themselves and their families.

In this moment you feel lost, disconnected from your path/career, and unsure how to find self-fulfillment, while feeling the weight and intense expectations of others. You know you need help and don't know where to turn. Explaining how lost you feel to others around you, will make you more vulnerable than you wish to feel. You feel alone and know that something has to change. The stress of school and/or work is insurmountable, sharing these feelings with friends and family is not possible. Your stress causes intense pressure and anxiety which is affecting every aspect of your life.

Therapy is a collaborative process that can help you live a full and authentic life. While some people think of treatment as a way to address acute and uncomfortable symptoms, it can also be a tool for personal development. Most humans engage in repetitive and self-defeating behaviors that interfere with emotional freedom and growth. My goal as your collaborator and guide is to help you identify those cycles and explore new ways of being in the world to achieve a joyful and fulfilling life.

Mental health is a part of living a healthy and happy life. It is closely connected to our emotions and it could affect us physiologically. Please join me to maintain your mental hygiene and begin or continue your journey to happiness. If you feel sad, depressed, worried, anxious, or lonely let us talk. If you need assistance communicating with your teenage child; just call.

Over the last two decades my clientele has changed along with my experience, skill acquisition and personal life. First as a clinician, then business owner, family man and student of life and living, I have been fortunate to have a career that reflects my own life. Peek moments, so many blessings, long trials and struggles and big losses have rounded the edges of once sharp ideals and brought a humble gratitude for the souls I've met in my office. While I have a solid grasp of several powerful treatment modalities, my goal first is to be a good human to those who seek me out.

Are you tired of trying to figure out how to deal with your feelings on your own? Not sure who to listen to? Thank you for visiting my site. I work with adults (18+) who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, university challenges, both academic and social, and other difficult life events/transitions. My goal is to establish a positive and trusting connection with my clients while providing a supportive environment for the work we do together. I work collaboratively with my clients to find new ways of coping and managing difficult challenges that will ultimately lead to a more meaningful and productive life.

I have worked as a psychotherapist for over 20 years. I meet you where you are, attending to the particular needs and goals you bring, helping you discover more meaning, wholeness, and pleasure in your life. The daily choices we make are often informed by our early life experiences. Despite our best efforts to change, we often find ourselves repeating unwanted patterns over and over. As we sit together, exploring your feelings, your stories, and listening to your dreams and longings, we will find ways you can open yourself up to the possibility of change, finding new energy and meaning.

My life philosophy is simple. I approach life with dedication, integrity and a sense of humor. The latter always comes in handy. While a native Californian, I’ve been lucky enough to have lived in three different countries and have learned that no matter the land or language, people crave love and union. People are waiting to tell their story, be heard and accepted.