"¶..You'll tap your strengths and enjoy them. We'll marvel at how the brain creates one adaptive "I" after another (side by side now, taking turns in one healthy person). We'll respect how they once protected you, and relax the outdated ones that tie you up. ¶..We can use the ways you're ready for change, so it feels natural. I see adults & elders delighted by fresh thinking, with new relief from false alarm."

"I'm an LCSW Therapist who works with individuals from adolescence to seniors. While I enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds, I've focused particularly on working with Queer and Trans individuals, POC communities, People on Autism Spectrum, and People with Disabilities. I love getting to work with groups and individuals, and having the opportunity to support people in moving towards emotional, social, and life goals! I have years of experience in Integrative Client-Centered Therapy, and draw upon multiple models including psychodynamic, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, seeking safety, and trauma aware treatment."

"If your life feels diminished by chronic anxiety, panic, depression and just feeling out of place, I can help. As a seasoned therapist, I will collaborate with you to shift from a life of limitations to one of choice and options. Using an integrative approach of talk therapy, mind/body techniques, cognitive behavioral interventions and Internal Family Systems, you'll gain the confidence and skills you need to manage your emotions and navigate your life, no matter the circumstances."

"I believe that we all have the intrinsic ability to reach our full potential; that "self-actualization is growth-motivated rather than deficiency-motivated". It is our life experiences and toxic interactions with others that often prevent us from realizing this potential on our own. Although I was trained psychodynamically, my approach is integrative and driven by the needs of the individual client. I practice in a warm, relational, and collaborative manner. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, individual adults and couples. I help clients identify what is holding them back from effecting positive change. I help clients be more mindful and less fearful, thereby allowing them to attain more meaningful healthy relationships."

"In a society that expects us to be constantly producing, connecting, and consuming, it is hard to take stock of the inherent complexities in our everyday lives, whether we are children, teens or adults. I see my role as creating a space for pause, reflection and calibration. I pay attention to themes that emerge from discussions we have, tracing the influences of past experiences to present decisions and emotions, helping to connect interactions in the therapy room to problems that emerge outside the therapy room."

"Have you ever wondered where the time goes? I can help you to reconnect with nurturing feelings, experiencing the intimacy and positivity you would like in your primary relationship. I am trained in play and expressive arts therapy and have years of experience working in early childhood trauma, facilitating change through the attachment relationship. As a dyadic therapist, I can support you and/or a loved one to focus on ameliorating relationship problems that can cause anxiety and/or depression. I see clients of all ages and have extensive experience working with complex trauma in adults, adolescents and children with co-occurring disorders."

"Difficult feelings can be a gateway for personal growth. I work with many individuals struggling with depression and anxiety, trauma, problems in relationships, stress management, and life transitions. My approach is to help you explore those difficult thoughts, feelings, and past experiences which prevent you from being comfortable with who you would like to be, what you want in your life, and the kinds of relationships that you want to have with others."

"My specialties include working with adolescents, transitional-age youth and adults. I am particularly interested in working with those adjusting to major life transitions such as leaving home, attending college, building careers, beginning or ending relationships, parenthood, infertility, pregnancy loss, empty-nest and retirement."

"Are you feeling heartbroken or utterly confused by a romantic relationship? Are you a parent who is endlessly stirred up by your child's behavior? I offer an opportunity to utilize heartbreak in service of growth and to begin to untangle the reality of your current relationships from the residue of your history. I challenge parents to set firm limits with warmth and to allow children the full expression of their feelings. In light of a great deal of training and personal experience I bring a deep respect for the unknown and a willingness to land in mystery."

"I've been in private practice for over 26 years in the San Francisco Bay Area working with individuals ,couples and families seeking support for trauma, life transitions, and development. Whatever stimulus propels an individual to seek support, can be an opportunity for each person to engage more fully in their life. The therapeutic process is an organic one that involves a mutual exploration between myself and clients with the client's needs and purpose informing the process. What may seem an obstacle may be an opening when viewed from a different perspective with another,to make a difference in one's mental health."

"Therapy offers a profound opportunity for growth and change. I'll be curious about your experience, and we'll pay attention to what feels most important to you as we talk together about your thoughts and feelings. Through this process you'll gain a deeper understanding of yourself. You'll also come to better know your own strengths and resiliency. I am warm, thoughtful, and engaging in my approach and believe that a safe and supportive therapy relationship is essential in easing feelings of discomfort and vulnerability that normally accompany change."

"I am a Berkeley clinical psychologist who has been in practice for thirty seven years. I see children, adolescents, adults, couples/families who are seeking help for relationship problems, depression, anxiety, post-trumatic stress, losses and life transitions. I am known for my excellent dedicated patient care, warmth, trustworthiness, problem solving and good sound advice. I provide a supportive environment to enhance healing and change."

"Do you long to feel at peace with yourself? Do you suffer from negative self-talk and fears about the future? Do you feel numb or overwhelmed? Are your relationships unsatisfying? I will support you on your path to heal past wounds, and build a healthy relationship with yourself and others. Together we will create a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship that will enable you to feel seen, nurtured, and empowered. I deeply respect your inner wisdom and will collaborate with your innate healing capacity to move you in the direction of living the life you want with more ease, joy and sense of connection."

"Everyone comes to psychotherapy with unique needs, difficulties, and strengths. Together with clients I work to ease distress, build on strengths already present, gain insights, and cultivate relating to yourself and other people in life-enhancing ways. I focus on working with men and women experiencing traumatic stress, addiction, depression, chronic or terminal illness, and relationship problems. My approach is holistic."

"Making the decision to work with a therapist is a big deal. It takes courage to allow someone to see your vulnerabilities. You may be dealing with a crisis, loss or life transition. You may be feeling stuck, anxious, stressed, angry, depressed, grief-stricken or some combination of these. I will meet you with warmth, compassion, curiosity and will actively engage with you as you unfold these layers that are complicating your life. I believe you possess an inherent strength that has gotten you this far in life. Let me help bolster this strength that you might have forgotten about."

"In my psychotherapy practice I create a space where you can feel comfortable and safe expressing emotions and exploring difficult issues. With compassion and mindfulness I listen to what you say through your words and what you say when there are no words. Together we will decide on the treatment modality that is best for you. I have tended to specialize in two main areas: trauma and relationship issues. My background in psychodynamic therapy offers a strong foundation for understanding behavior and the way we unintentionally get trapped in patterns."

"I am a highly trained clinical and consulting psychologist and have been working in the field of psychotherapy for over 20 years. I specialize in psychodynamic psychotherapy and provide long term and brief counseling services. I am experienced with adults, adolescents, couples and families struggling with a variety of emotional issues. My specialties include relational psychology and a mutli-dimensional approach to finding solutions to life's difficulties. My areas of expertise include; depression, anxiety, and transition challenges, as well as trauma and grief reactions. I have also done extensive work and research in addictions and eating disorders/body image."

"Whether your relationship is in crisis or has simply lost its way, I offer practical support in reducing overwhelm and helping you rework and revitalize your relationship. In the process of resolving surface-level conflicts, my goal is to help you establish intimacy and connection, deeper and stronger than you may have been able to experience before."