Jungian Therapists in Garden Grove, CA

Athletes & Leaders who want to be better. Psychological improvement to have better relationships with yourself and others means becoming a better version of you. A more authentic, deeper, and grounded self. A better father, husband, and friend. It also means better performance at work.

If life is suffering, as it was said long ago, what is the meaning of both suffering and life? The real secret seems to be that through suffering we transcend suffering. Engaging in our legitimate suffering – manifesting as anxieties and depressions – brings us beyond the narrow egocentric view into a broader compassion and understanding, which is essentially a place of peace. I am not here to heal you but to help guide you to the place of self-healing. I have seen enough of both suffering and self-healing to know whereof I speak. Let's talk about what troubles you and find your unique path to resolution and acceptance.

I've been all over the world and worked for several F500 companies, been licensed 15 years, had a specialized training sequence in Jungian psychology, and have lived over 60 years. If you want a therapist/analyst with the kind of experience and knowledge that only comes from an unusual talent combined with wide experience, I may be able to be of assistance. I have extensive experience and training in meditation, endurance athletics, music, and Jungian psychology. I like working with the gifted and talented, and helping them with interfacing with opportunities/limits of the world.

**Currently accepting new clients** In my practice, I specialize in helping women through trauma and life transitions, whether that be maternity, pre/post-natal, or grief. I believe a successful therapeutic relationship is created in partnership with each client to foster safety, compassion, and growth. An effective therapy process provides space for transforming your pain and distress into a capacity for stronger coping skills, more satisfying relationships, and a more authentic sense of self. When a person actively engages the world with authenticity, it will increase their awareness, self-confidence, and sense of self.

We are in uncertain times, and I understand how intense and traumatic this can be for you. Each of us are personally grieving, as well as grieving for humanity in some sense. I work with humans of all ages, including young children, which holds a special place in his heart (I work with Individuals, couples, and families as a whole) I am curious to learn more about what hurts, where you feel stuck, and create a safe space for you to process and grow from these experiences. Please keep reading to get a better understanding of how I work with you.

"Seeking out a therapist and entering therapy can sometimes be an intimidating prospect. My goal as a therapist is to create a therapeutic environment that puts a client at ease and supports self-exploration in a safe, comfortable atmosphere. A client's desire for growth and change is a very personal journey and I believe in an individualized approach that supports each person's expressed need. Life is littered with suffering in different forms and I want to aid my clients in developing a deeper understanding of this suffering and meaning to what may feel meaningless."

I have over 20 years experience as a Licensed Psychologist in private practice currently in Orange, specializing in treating complex trauma, abuse and PTSD, as well as depression, anxiety, grief/loss and life transition issues. I am a Gestalt practitioner and work with experiential and existential approaches with influences of Jungian and intersubjective relational theory. I incorporate art and imagery in creative healing work with adults, adolescents and children, including those living with Asperger's. I am passionate in exploring the unique and extraordinary qualities hidden within my clients, and guiding them toward a life of fascination curiosity and excitement.

No one is born with a playbook for life, but you have the power to write your own. Some people I work with recognize that they feel anxious, depressed, possibly reliving trauma, or are generally unfulfilled, while others are not sure why they are unhappy, nervous, not enjoying life. I’m here to help you get more out of life. More love, more joy, more peace. Change isn’t always easy. I offer a space where you can explore your emotions, fears, anger, and experience new-found hope, plus get real solutions, and thrive!

Many blessings to you! I am a Harvard-trained healer, counselor and professor who helps transform deep unresolved issues from their core so your unique, brilliant light can radiate brightly like the magnificent star that it is once again! My work is tailored to be a catalyst for you to transform problem areas so you can access your Divine potential. It is an honor to be on this journey of transformation with you.

Whether you are taking your first steps towards healing, seeking a new therapist, or needing solutions to improve difficult areas in your life, I am honored to support you on your healing and growth journey. As a therapist, I will be here to help you discover your own truths, needs, and a unique path toward a new way of being.