Therapists in Novato, CA

Developing a deeper awareness of our emotional suffering creates an overall sense of well-being, allowing us to live an authentic life. With this deeper awareness, we begin to understand the underlying dynamics that keep us stuck. Inner work in its very essence facilitates insight, healing and transformation, connecting us to our innate wisdom. I work with adults, children and adolescents experiencing a wide range of difficulties. My collaborative, compassionate approach with parents, facilitates conscious, positive parenting to strengthen the parent-child attachment relationship.

During these uncertain COVID times, it is natural to feel strong feelings of depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, bereavement and/or relational tensions. Social isolation can be very painful & often triggers abandonment issues. Through online telehealth, we explore your issues with surprising effectiveness. I will help you gain insight as to how your character style inhibits healthy coping. COVID isolation is a good time to do your inner work and liberate your true Self as you envision moving forward. Please call for a free 1/2 hour consultation to discuss how I work and see if we are a good fit!

Are you hoping someone else will change so that you can feel okay? Are you interacting with someone who is confusing, withdrawn, angry, has a mood/ behavioral disorder, or is emotionally unavailable? Do you have trouble asserting yourself or setting boundaries? Do you "over-function" with others? Do you feel stressed, anxious or depressed? I specialize in relationships- how you relate with others but also to yourself. I address total emotional and physical health, collaborating with other providers when appropriate. I have a compassionate, interactive approach to help you focus on changing what you can and coping with what you can't.

At some point in our lives, we all encounter an obstacle--professionally and/or personally--that feels insurmountable. Either we have set ourselves on a trajectory that is not congruous with our core values, or we have lost the steam to persevere. My psychotherapy services will help determined individuals to practice their skills of insight and problem-solving to overcome even the most harrowing obstacles. Whether you are seeking the income that supports your family, or overcoming infidelity in your relationship--your life will undoubtedly improve when you collaborate with someone who is invested in your success.

Our times of greatest distress present an opportunity for tremendous growth. Given the right support and guidance people have innate tendencies toward positive change. I use complementary approaches to help you resolve life challenges, explore and better understand yourself, or work through patterns in your life that may be keeping you from experiencing freedom and balance. Clients find my style to be open, compassionate, and active. I work with children, teens, adults, and families.

Are you feeling disconnected? Have you lost a sense of direction? Maybe you are experiencing anxiety or low moods. The current status of the world has impacted us all. If there is a silver lining it is that this time has required us to look inward. It has called us to evaluate where we are and where we are going in ourselves and our relationships. Therapy can help us bring out our natural wisdom. As your therapist, I will play many roles—teacher, guide, coach, supporter. My #1 goal is to help you develop confidence in your own wisdom. We will tackle these issues together and help you move forward with self-love and self-confidence.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in northern Novato. I work with individuals, couples and families. I treat a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, PTSD, panic attacks and borderline personality disorder. I have considerable experience working with adults with developmental disabilities. My approach is character analytic which often helps clients get in touch with their feelings and increases their sense of aliveness and satisfaction with life.

I treat depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relational issues, family conflict, and life-transitions. Therapy is a safe place where you can identify your strengths; rework unhelpful patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior; clarify your emotional needs; and explore ways to make your relationships more fulfilling and mutually rewarding. Along the way, we will work together to find ways to manifest new skills and competencies in your daily life.

I treat alcohol, drug, and eating problems, depression, dual-diagnosis, anxiety, trauma, bariatric surgery patients, and relationship issues. Adults and teenagers address how the use of substances, alcohol, drugs, food, impacts their lives in negative and unproductive ways. We seek solutions together to more satisfying lifestyles and relationships. I work with couples and individuals having difficulties in relationships, wanting to resolve problems rather than separating or divorcing as the only solution. I work to separate past hurts from present reality. As an Equine Specialist, I use horses and exotic animals as requested.

Thank you for reading! I imagine you are here because you are searching for something; an answer to your pain and suffering. People don't typically come to therapy because all is well; they are looking for relief from the pain. We will sit together in that pain because pain shared is pain decreased. And then we begin to take action to feel more in control of our lives. Taking action is the perfect antidote to that crippling sense of powerlessness. Yes, there are many things we can't control; we identify them and let them go. And, there are many things we can control, primarily through a change in perspective.

Life! It can be overwhelming, frustrating, upsetting, amazing and confusing. Counseling can provide the extra support, comfort and nudging we need to get through it. Please contact me to see how working with me can be the catalyst needed to feel more comfortable, confident and healthy. I would love to work with you in your journey through life and look forward to hearing from you.

It can be so easy to drift off of course in life. Anxiety, depression, relationship problems, addictions - or just feeling lost in life - can be signs that a person has become disconnected from their deeper self. Therapy offers a supportive environment with an experienced guide to help navigate through distressing feelings and life difficulties to reconnect with oneself and important others, as well as to experience more meaning in one's daily life.

Let’s face it, Therapy gets a bad rap. The word alone causes stares and glares from people who need help just as much as the next person. Some of my favorites exits end with; “ Oh, I don’t need that, i’m fine”, “ yeah, yeah, yeah, you do such good work, good for you, It’s so needed”, “ Therapy doesn’t work for me. It doesn’t offer me anything I don’t already know”, and the ever popular “ you should talk to my husband/wife/partner/friend/…”. But let me ask you this, How many times do you sit silently trying to find the answer to something that you won’t tell anyone about? How often do you shove down what you would like to say to

I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist providing therapy for First Responders including, firefighters, EMS, law enforcement officers, veterans and dispatchers experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI), and Emergency Responder Exhaustion Syndrome. My treatment modalities include individual and group psychotherapy utilizing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).

If life events, relationships, performance, school or job stresses have brought you here, you deserve congratulations for having already done 50% of the work. Your willingness to consult and collaborate with a practiced professional means you have taken an all important first step in developing a lifelong plan toward a sense of well being and vitality. My practice combines a research degree in Developmental Psychology with PhD in Clinical Psychology to identify and disable hidden, often old, myths that have blocked or hindered my clients' access to happy, fulfilled lives at each stage of development. Together we can do it.

Are you anxious? Troubled? Stuck? I know how difficult it is to enjoy life when you feel trapped by stressful thoughts, feelings, circumstances, relationships. I work creatively with you as you work through difficulties and find new energy and inspiration in your life. We will work together to decrease your current distress as quickly as possible, while helping you to gain deeper insight and move forward positively in your life. I'll tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs, utilizing a variety of strategies such as hypnosis, EMDR, mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), stress management, relaxation, CBT.