Let's face it. Life is a juggling act between home, work, school, friends and family. Our bodies are bioenergetic systems geared for balance. When things go well, our energy flows and we feel good. When life happens and stress occurs, we can feel anxiety, depression and physical pain. We reach outside ourselves for relief when going inside is the answer. If you are ready for change and are committed to making that happen, please make an appointment today. My approach is wholistic and I use Energy Psychology (Tapping), Zen Buddhism and Mindfulness to achieve a client goals.

What if we begin with the assumption that you were born to be happy, loved, prosperous and at peace? Sounds good... but then why do I hurt? Why do I struggle? Why are the inevitable changes so hard to accept? Therapy can often serve to identify the barriers to happiness and emotional well-being. Simply identifying beliefs and practices at the center of any emotional turmoil can empower you to begin living a life that you deserve. I work with individuals and couples to get to the core of their issues so that they can start leading happier lives today!

As a therapist who tends to soul, I believe that our sense of love and belonging (in our bodies, communities, culture, professions and families of origin) impacts us socially, cognitively, behaviorally, emotionally, somatically, spiritually, and existentially. Together we can rediscover what “home” means to you. I work with your stories, dreams, symptoms, behaviors, and mindfulness to guide you back into a full knowing of yourself, and acceptance of your path - even as you may be leaving it, physically. I specialize in the impact of personality factors and cultural knowledge on one's ability to cope with culture shock and stress.

Psychotherapy works when you're supported by a trained trusted professional. I may be that person for you. Is it time to dig deeper and seek support needed to help you find more joy, more self respect? We all have stress and doubts in our self. Some of us have trouble handling that stress. I will work with you through nonjudgmental support and understanding, to help you better understand who you are, how you got there, and whether a few changes to your thinking and behavior might help you find the joy you are missing, improve your relationships and to better manage your stress, while learning how to show up for yourself.

We humans are wired for contact and connection. Yet sometimes we don't know how to develop the needed connections; relationship building and managing one’s life effectively can thus be both terrifying and exhilarating . Lack of healthy support and resultant traumas leave us depressed, anxious, isolated, or insecure, leading to addictions, obsessions and compulsions, poor communication, relationship difficulties, or general dis-ease in one’s life. Yet healing is possible, and finding a therapist with whom you resonate is crucial.

Yes, I am accepting new clients and available for TELEHEALTH! Have you lost your passion and creativity? Do you feel stuck in your job or career path? Are you highly sensitive, feel overwhelmed or burned-out? Are your relationships suffering? I can help you transform your pain into feeling empowered, and use your gifts to fuel your relationships. I help you revive, focus, and succeed to bring your life and relationships to the highest potential. I bring 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist, specializing in treating couples, anxiety, PTSD, relationships/break-ups, life-purpose, creativity, grief/loss, and self-esteem building.

I believe in therapeutic conversation; I am not the 'expert' on your life; you are that expert. My expertise lies in facilitating dialogue that looks at the obstacles currently blocking your preferred vision for your current and future self. My ultimate quarry is change: not just the hoped for differences you may want from your partner, your job, your family, but the changes from within that you must incorporate. The old adage really is true: you can only change yourself. Truly effective therapy happens when you are honestly ready to tackle the person in the mirror.

New Dawn is Northern California's Premiere Evidence Based treatment program for alcohol or drug addiction. With over 30 years of experience and more than 10,000 individuals and families successfully treated, we have a proven track record that simply is unmatched by any other program. Our core values are integrity, clinical excellence, cutting edge therapies, and person centered treatment. Whether you need Detox, Residential, Intensive Outpatient or Intervention Services, we are available 24/7. Call us today and learn more about how we can help you get the recovery that you deserve, and start living life on your terms.

I enjoy working with individuals, couples, groups and families. My treatment approach is to provide support and insight to help clients address current life challenges and long standing issues. I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as a primary intervention and skills training for those clients seeking solutions for issues related to emotional regulation, interpersonal communication breakdowns and difficulties in managing stress and personal balance. In addition to being a DBT Therapist, I am also a Cinema Therapist and provide groups that use film stories as a metaphorical approach to creating group process.

I have over 30 years experience in helping people to heal and feel whole again. I like working with couples to help them communicate in ways that bring them closer rather than create distance. I work with individuals struggling with trauma, self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, and other problems that create dysfunctional patterns and symptoms in their life and relationships. It is rewarding to help people who may have felt hopeless, to move in a positive healing direction toward reclaiming their lives and their happiness. I also have a staff psychiatrist available for those individuals who may benefit from medication for depression, anxiety, insomnia.

I have a straight-forward, nurturing and supportive approach to help you understand and work-through your personal struggles. My style is informal and collaborative and respects the uniqueness of your personality, relationships and situation. I help my clients to feel valued and motivated to make desired life changes. With sensitivity and compassion, we work together to build on your strengths to help make lasting change and move toward leading a more self-aware, content and fulfilling life.

I have been licensed as a psychologist for twenty five years and have specialized training in relationship conflict, substance abuse, depression and anxiety. My training includes internships and Staff Psychologist positions at U.C.S.D. Psychological Services, and Supervising Psychologist at Scripps Behavioral Health. I am committed to community service and have served on the Board of Directors of the San Diego Psychological Association and the Aids Foundation. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative effort in which we explore the past context of current behavior while promoting proactive behavioral and emotional change.

There is no better feeling than knowing someone is or has worked through there issues and feeling that life is making them smile and laugh again. I love working with kids and adolescents; even the very difficult ones. Functional, healthy and happy relationships are so important in todays society; especially with all the obstacles we have to face. I specialize in assuring everyone in the family benefits from treatment. Therapy is about looking at your problems and the partnership between the therapist and the client. By working together we deal with your thoughts, feelings and behaviors.

Trauma takes many forms; often in the guise of unprocessed grief and loss. Loss of employment, financial insecurity, divorce, separation, domestic violence and abuse; all must be mourned. We become stuck; often not understanding our own reactions to people, places and things. Our partners, children, colleagues and superiors can appear to feel unfairly entitled to what we have to offer. Our ability to tolerate distress is limited.

Are you overwhelmed with negative feelings causing you to have depression and anxiety? Are you repeating the same behavioral patterns in your relationships? Would you like to learn new life skills such as coping skills, problem solving skills, and communication skills? Do you like to build up your self-esteem, self-confidence, self-love, and self-esteem? Or simply do you need to talk to someone objective and non-judgmental outside the circle of your family and friends? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, please pick up the phone and call me at: 949-350-5780

Life is challenging. We are expected to manage relationships, work, sickness, finances, and other stresses. Many of us come to experience significant anxiety, shame, anger, or depression in coping with the world. Whether you are facing an immediate crisis or longstanding concern, psychotherapy can help. With over 25 years of experience, I have assisted people in developing more effective ways of living. My therapeutic approach is informed by current neuroscience research, contemporary relational psychoanalytic thinking, phenomenology, and child development research.

My focus in our work is to accompany you, both as a guide and a companion, in your search for a deeper sense of yourself, finding your "place in the world", both individually and in relationship. I believe you have the wisdom within for your own growth and healing. In response to the problems in our lives, we all develop survival strategies and coping mechanisms that keep us disconnected from our true self. Because we do this unconsciously, the resulting thoughts and behaviors can sometimes make us wonder if something is wrong with us.

Are you ready to transform your life? I am here to help Individuals, Couples and Families navigate through the changes, challenges and struggles that we all experience in daily life. Whether you or a loved one are dealing with challenging life events, relationship difficulties, some type of loss, a difficult diagnosis or are just not sure why you are not happy or fulfilled, I believe that these situations are a great opportunity for growth! I am here to help you process your feelings, understand your reactions, develop healthy coping skills and help you find solutions for creating an amazing life. Let's get started!

Twenty- first century psychology has transformed into a new era of positive attitudes, hope, perspective and gratitude. These ideals aren't new; in fact, they're centuries old. The result is more treatment options and solution oriented paths for the client. Rather than focus on what doesn't work, one can focus on what does work. What makes you stronger, happier, more successful and more satisfied? I believe in a results oriented approach of "Positive Psychology" for clients with strong incentives for change. However, for others, the immediate need may be to reduce and eliminate emotional distress.

Are you worried, frustrated, or just plain disappointed with certain situations in your life? Perhaps your issues are current, or maybe they have been resurfacing, year after year, with no resolution. Seeking help is a big step, but it's a step in the right direction. In therapy, my clients learn to consider all aspects of their functioning as human beings (biological, emotional, psychological, spiritual, etc.). As your therapist, I will help you with developing a plan for working through the past or current situations that are hindering your progress in life, so that you can begin to function more effectively.