As a counselor specializing in supporting children, young adults, and women, being present with my clients is more important than using a specific technique. I blend a supportive client-centered approach with creativity and compassion, providing a warm, nurturing therapeutic environment. I will listen closely to understand your life and your world, drawing from many styles, including solution-focused, narrative, and cognitive therapy. I am an empathetic listener and insightful guide, asking questions to help identify goals and clear away confusion and past or current pain that may be blocking the release of self-defeating patterns.

I bring a positive approach to my work with people and believe therapy needs to be practical and strength-focused. Your strengths are key to creating the changes you want. If you are in crisis or struggling, you may not be able to readily identify your strengths right now. Even if you know your strengths it can be hard to see your way clear.

Choose to live your life to the fullest! I can help you on your journey. I provide positive solutions focused psychological services that help you to deal effectively with life's challenges. For many people therapy can be anxiety producing and uncomfortable. I work hard to make you feel comfortable while achieving your treatment goals. My clients often comment on how helpful and easy it is to talk with me. Experience treating anxiety, depression, relationship problems, performance issues, life and career adjustments, and phase of life struggles. Short-term and long-term treatment is available.

I offer individual, couples and family therapy that honors the spiritual life of my clients. I specialize in relationship counseling and use Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Kunkel's We Psychology in my work. I welcome clients of all faiths and those who are spiritual but not religious. I am a Fellow in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors and ordained in the Presbyterian Church (USA). My life-long interest in spirituality has included study in world religions, prayer, meditation and depth psychology. My training in behavioral science and theology supports an integrated approach to creative work and healthy relationships.

Do you feel a loss of identity and purpose in the midst of caregiving demands? Are you caring for everyone except your Self? I have 25 years of experience helping clients and families cope with chronic/ terminal illness, caregiver stress, and grief/loss. I have worked the past 12 years at Hospice of Petaluma and have extensive knowledge of resources in Sonoma County for elders and caregivers.

Hello! My practice is currently full but let's stay in touch. Are you dealing with difficult relationships, depression, anxiety, grief or trauma? Does your life lack meaning? I can help if you are feeling stuck, dissatisfied, lost or disconnected from yourself and others. Let me reassure you that change is possible and that you can increase your life satisfaction. I will support you in developing your strengths and in finding answers to pressing dilemmas you might harbor. I have been in practice as an Art Therapist for 11 years and recently earned a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology.

Are you struggling in an important relationship? Are you at a crossroads in your career or your life, and are unsure of what path to take? Are the ghosts of past trauma or loss impacting your ability to have a healthy relationship with yourself and others? Are you dealing with anxiety or depression and finding it hard to live the life that you long to live? If so, I would be honored to work alongside you as you navigate the challenges you are facing and come to a place of clarity and healing.

Life can sometimes be confusing, complex, and painful, leaving us feeling lost, hopeless, and stuck with little idea of which way to move next. This can lead to feelings of anxiety, sadness, and confusion about who we are that often impact our relationships as well. Therapy offers a space for you to explore your life so that you can come closer to being the person you'd like to be. I hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology and a Master's degree in Health Education and have over a decade of experience supporting people on their journey to living more conscious and fulfilled lives.

If you are looking for a therapist who is highly experienced, professional, knowledgeable, warm and has a sense of humor, then I believe you will find those qualities in working with me. If you are experiencing depression or anxiety.. if you feel a sense of emptiness or are caught in negative patterns in your life or in your relationships, psychotherapy is an effective way to help you create the change you are seeking. I have been in practice for over 20 years and have helped many people feel happier, break out of old patterns and discover a sense of contentment.

COVID-19 update: Following the guidelines put in place due to the pandemic, I am seeing clients by phone, video conferencing, and outdoors with appropriate social distancing. Call me and we can discuss the best option for you. Is constant fighting with your spouse or partner getting to you? Are conflicts with others becoming more frequent? Is parenting turning out to be more difficult than you thought it would be? Call me and discover how counseling can help you; 1) feel more connected in your relationships, 2) find relief from your emotional pain, and 3) learn skills to live at your full potential.

Right now we are all under a huge amount of stress which can amplify struggles we were already facing. This stress can show up as anxiety, depression, trouble concentrating or feeling overwhelmed. It can show up in our relationships or in our bodies as illness, pain, nervousness or trouble sleeping. We may feel hopeless, lacking purpose, or not safe in the world. Often talking about it isn’t enough so I combine talk therapy with a powerful form of energy work which clears current and past patterns of tension and beliefs that no longer serve us and connects us with our inner wisdom so we know exactly what best serves us now.

We are born to love and be loved. Yet, difficult work, home, or health challenges, high sensitivity, introversion, rocky relationships, relocation, or unresolved childhood issues can make us feel unloved, resulting in depression, anxiety, stress, mistrust, grief, anger, loneliness, or low self-esteem. I provide a safe haven to explore your innermost feelings, thoughts, experiences, desires; I want to hear your story. I listen attentively, acknowledge your feelings, and gently identify/examine self-defeating thoughts and behavior patterns, causing suffering. We will develop and practice ways to reduce stress and anxiety, diminish depression, increase self-confidence, and enhance well-being.

My clients are talented, intelligent, well-educated people who feel they are not living up to their potential in work or relationships. They may feel anxious or depressed, or at a loss about how to resolve a difficulty with a friend or family member. I love working with small business owners and the struggles encountered in making a business successful. I am a licensed psychotherapist with accessible offices in San Francisco and Sonoma, Ca. I have many years of experience helping individuals and couples discover ways to live authentically and creatively. Get back to enjoying your life.

Would you like to feel better about yourself and your relationships? Are you trying to do the best you can, but feel stuck or overwhelmed in certain areas? Therapy with me may help you discover new ways to look at stuck places or difficult situations. Together we will develop a unique plan to help you feel better in your own skin, and to show up more fully in your life, your relationships and your work. I balance the seriousness of therapy with light-hearted humor and playful inquiry. My office is a safe space to explore your shadow, your light, and all the dimensions in between. You deserve to have access to your full self.

Welcome! Safety is essential to all good therapeutic work. I admire your courage to reach out when feeling vulnerable, stuck or lost. In this time of increased uncertainty many issues become intensified. Are you struggling to feel safe and confident? Are you overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety, grief or PTSD? I am passionate about Nature therapy and have seen remarkable healing and growth happen when partnering with The Great Out-of-Doors! Together we can re-establish your sense of safety and trust, honor your losses and restore your resilience. I am a Certified Forest Therapy guide & am pleased to also offer you these practices.

Congratulations on taking this step; I would be honored to help. I offer strengths-based, in-person therapy in the Phoenix area, and telehealth in California, using cognitive-behavioral techniques, inner-child work, EMDR and Exposure and Response Prevention. Specializations include Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, PTSD, addiction and recovery, and treating children and adolescents with anxiety. I am well-versed in 12-Step philosophy and love helping people thrive in their sobriety.

I work from a depth perspective and emphasize respect and compassion in my work with people of all ages, engaging with my clients interactively to support healing and growth.

There are difficult passages in each of our lives. My first priority as a therapist is to provide the respect,empathy,understanding and comfort I would wish to experience for myself. I work with clients on a range of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, loss, and relational conflict. My work is based first and foremost on establishing a strong connection with the person sitting opposite me in the service of earning trust. On this foundation I strive to create a safe container in which to explore difficult feelings, experiences and memories in the interest of alleviating suffering and promoting change.

We are living in challenging times, to say the least. The stress of COVID and social change can exacerbate already existing mental health and relationship difficulties. However, I also see this time as an opportunity for positive change. I have a very holistic, compassionate, and mindfulness-based approach to help you begin to heal and live the life you want to live. I am skilled in the latest evidence-based approaches, CBT, Internal Family Systems and Somatic Experiencing. I provide individual, family, parent counseling and behavioral interventions for children and adults with social, emotional or behavioral challenges.