Therapists in Novato, CA

I have a special interest in trauma focused work, both with couples and individuals. I offer both EMDR and HAVENING therapy. I also offer couples therapy as well as individual therapy. I have extensive training in several attachment based couples therapy models including Stan Tatkin's Psychobiological Couples Therapy Model and the Gottman model. My general stance is one of fostering and supporting secure attachments among family members and within the therapeutic relationship.

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 feeling down and depressed? Is anxiety getting in the way of you moving forward? Does it feel like you can't gain traction? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? I know this is a challenging time and you are in the right place.

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.

My ideal clients want to resolve the stumbling blocks in a variety of areas. Those include facing or have a family member facing a life altering medical condition and their challenges, dealing with traumas. Clients often come to me with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues. We explore avenues to overcome or adapt to those conditions. Many clients determine as we work together that they need help with how they communicate - with themselves as well as with others.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist, a certified relapse prevention specialist, and a registered art therapist. I provide individual therapy for adults and adolescents in Marin County and Sonoma County . I help my clients' to learn how to set clear limits with others and how to create healthy boundaries for oneself; as well as to learn what your own personal boundaries look like. I assist people in discovering how to lead meaningful and authentic lives; and to become self-actualized. I guide my clients in refocusing on what makes him or her most human: creativity, agency, free will, intentionality, self-determination, imagination, and values.

I am a MFT with over 32 years of experience serving both Marin and San Francisco. I work with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, phase of life issues, workplace and relationship difficulties. I integrate mindfulness, self-compassion, positive psychology, and brain science within a caring, collaborative therapeutic relationship. I promote mindful self-observation, self-acceptance/compassion, flexibility in thinking, management of strong emotions, challenging old anxiety evoking situations, and examination of problematic core limiting beliefs. A primary goal of treatment is to help clients clarify their deepest values, and support them in taking meaningful action in those directions.

"Whoever you are, no matter how lonely, the world offers itself to your imagination...." In Wild Geese, Mary Oliver does not promise salvation, but points to the okay-ness of your being, to the importance of your inner world. How do you, in your imagination, relate to the world? You can find peace inside yourself. I believe therapy is about wholeness-it's not about rejecting who you already are, but about including all aspects of yourself. With compassion and honesty, let's explore the full you so that you may find your inner peace.

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.

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.

If you have concerns for yourself or someone close to you, seeking my help may be just what you need. Sadness, worry, anger, confusion and self-doubt can spring from many sources. If these feelings continue long-term they rob you of energy and vitality and can impair your health. You do not need to struggle alone. Having a trusted professional with whom to collaborate can make all the difference. Working with a seasoned therapist can bring about improved clarity, peace of mind and greater happiness.

Most of us would like to feel closer to those we love. However, we often get stuck in patterns of relating and conflict that fall short of what we truly desire. My passion is to see people find healing and experience growth as individuals and in their personal relationships.

Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety or depression? Have you been working hard to make a good life for yourself and your loved ones but are left feeling overwhelmed or empty inside? Are you concerned that your child or adolescent is struggling emotionally? Is your relationship in crisis or in an unhappy, stuck place? I would like to help you understand yourself better and help you grow so you can feel better and do better in your life.

Problems with your teen or lack of purpose issues? I also work with adults, couples and families. 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 current challenges. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, Please call or email me for an individual, couples or family therapy consultation today

We are in a global crisis...if you need help coping with the anxiety and stress this is causing you and your family, please don't hesitate to reach out to any of us, here on this site, whether it is me, or someone else. With 40 years of experience, I offer guidance in a safe and confidential environment. Together we will explore & clarify issues, developing tools through thoughtful self examination, with insights to take back into your life. I am committed to helping you, with careful and thorough listening, and gentle, yet direct feedback. We are in this together! For a faster response, text me at the above #.

We often go searching for therapy in a time of need. Reaching out for therapy can be daunting and stressful, typically when our stress is already heightened. My goal is to provide therapy that works for you, to meet you where you are at- literally! ​ Whether you are experiencing a crisis, grief, depression, anxiety, life transitions, recent or past trauma and more; together we can work to get you back to where you want to be, utilizing and creating new or improved tools for your every day life.

I have a warm, collaborative, relational and empowering style. At times we look at what holds you back, and at times we look at the evolving being who is struggling to emerge. Both polarities have something to offer when properly accessed and integrated. Since wounding frequently happens in relationship, healing may best be facilitated in relationship with someone who is accepting all of who you are. Trauma requires a safe and inviting space to move into, and needs delicate handling. I help couples find a way to communicate that makes it safer for both to come forward vulnerably.

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.

My goal as a therapist is for you to feel supported and inspired. Our work together is directed towards balancing and healing your health and life issues. When you come in to see me, we start where your concerns are. You may come to recognize your pain as an opportunity to expand your insight and empowerment. As you increase your self-awareness, you become more whole. Frequently, your concerns are designed to focus your energy upon imbalances that need attention, so you can discover your innate strength and wisdom.