Are you feeling stuck? Do you feel anxious, depressed, or trapped in the chaos of negative thoughts, but don't know how to change? Are you unfulfilled in your relationships? These struggles may keep you awake at night, searching for a way to feel more overall peace and well being. Traumatic experiences make it difficult to break through pain and hopelessness, and may be leading you to self-destructive patterns. Your pain and emotional suffering is bearable when you share it.

Is your past getting in the way of your present? The past can come back to haunt us in so many ways. In times of change and transition, old hurts rise to the surface and challenge us with challenging thougths and feelings. These thoughts leave you feeling disconnected from others, numb to your inner sense of knowing, overwhelmed with self doubt, and unsure of what to do next. This is not the real you. You are wired for connection and trust, but need some guidance to evoke this authentic self.

I have experience of working with a wide range of clients, between the ages of 5 and 101 years old, facing various challenges in life. I feel particularly passionate about supporting and empowering survivors of childhood abuse, who might have felt silenced for many years.

You're looking for therapy because you need to feel better. I may be the right fit for you if you are suffering from the effects of past trauma, if you had a difficult relationship with a parent or caregiver, if your relationships are filled with uncertainty, if you are looking for a more solid sense of identity and meaning in your life. In our work together, I can help you find relief from feelings of worry, despair, worthlessness, powerlessness, lack of motivation, and crippling anxiety or stress. I work with teens, adults, couples and families to feel better, more engaged with your life, and more connected with your loved ones.

Are you going through a difficult time? Are you concerned about your child? I'm here to help. Like a trusted friend I'm very easy to talk to. I've served the Culver City / Mar Vista community for 25 years helping many others just like yourself. I specialize in stress management, depression, anxiety, children & adolescents, Family Counseling, relationship issues, major life events, phase of life issues and much more. Have confidence relief is near. I can help.

My practice is devoted to working with adults who wish to explore ways to improve their relationships, increase self-understanding, self-compassion, curiosity and self-awareness. By looking at the cultural, familial and internal influences that may prevent us from making congruent choices for ourselves, together we can explore potential barriers and reveal what you truly want for yourself. Whether you are wanting to live with less stress, have experienced a recent life transition or want to improve your relationship with yourself and others, I am here to help

The process of psychotherapy is a deeply personal, introspective undertaking. Together we will recognize the wounds, trauma, and injustices that have befallen you and begin the process of remedy, integration, and repair. In this emotionally safe harbor you can press up against your edges, your incongruencies, and your discomfort. Your healing will begin with a felt-sense of attunement and an authentic experience of being witnessed, seen, and heard. Your honed insight coupled with my empathic attention, and eventual interpretation and analysis, are all harnessed as agents of change. You can remove your maladaptive coping mechanisms!

When we battle consistent feelings of emotional pain all alone, a very heavy inescapable sense of hopelessness can take over. In this isolation with the world feeling so far outside of us, the idea of feeling better becomes impossible to grasp. I believe the human sense of hope is linked to our overall sense of health. With over 30 years of experience working as a medical doctor, I became overwhelmed with how many patients came to me in this state, and how closely linked emotional and physical pain really are. This is what led me to pursue a post-doctorate in psychoanalysis, so as to integrate the mind and body in my work.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Hypnotherapist who truly enjoy helping people live their lives to their full potential. I see challenges in life as opportunities for growth, and invitation to better ourselves. I have a masters degree in clinical psychology and working in the mental health field for over a decade helping clients achieve successful results.

Everyone has moments in their life when things feel "just not quite right." My work as a therapist is focused on accompanying individuals (12 years+), couples and families through their struggles with life transitions, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and unprocessed trauma or difficult childhood experiences. Improving your quality of life is my goal. I know that feeling heard, seen, understood, and connected to someone you trust in a safe and non-judgmental space is essential for the process of healing, finding new direction and making healthy long-lasting changes.

As a highly trained psychotherapist and relationship counselor located in the heart of Culver City, California, my passion is helping individuals, couples, and families to create relationships and lives that they love. I provide couples therapy and individual counseling in a warm, accepting space.

Human struggle is a natural part of life that involves varying degrees of emotional and physical vulnerability. Through self-exploration, empathic reflection, and supportive guidance, therapy can help you transform difficult experiences into rich opportunities for growth, healing, and lasting change.

Does anxiety, fear, sadness, grief, confusion, helplessness, anger, or shame overwhelm you? Maybe a recent loss or previous trauma affects the way you are coping. Perhaps you struggle to navigate your emotions, thoughts, behaviors, or relationships. Let me help you find meaning, patterns, and ultimately relief, with compassion, insight, and tools to heal. Through this process, I hope you will find a greater sense of calm, clarity, and agency.

If only you could just "fix it" or think "positively" you won't ever have to feel this way again. Yet, this battle never seems to win in your favor. The constant "should-ing" has left you feeling insecure, anxious, and stuck. Your self-doubt and inner critic are roaring and it's gotten difficult to even know what you want or need. I provide a safe and warm environment to slow down your busy mind and ease your distress to support you on the journey of tuning into your needs, finding comfort and confidence in your inner voice, and creating changes that will allow you to align your actions with your values.

There’s a lot going on in the world and sometimes it’s hard to emotionally, mentally, and physically show up. You might be stressed out, anxious, depressed, or just overall exhausted. It could be because of friends, family, work, or overall life that makes you feel like you’re stuck. It is impacting your confidence, your self-esteem, and you might not know where it is coming from or what to do. It could be due to some past experiences that you’ve never fully addressed. Let’s talk, I’m here to help.

Perhaps you are encountering roadblocks of a happier and more satisfying life. Feelings of anxiety, sadness, and dissatisfaction as well as relationship difficulties, can leave us feeling frustrated and confused. I extend my help in a safe and supportive way. Together, we can explore your experiences to create meaning and movement towards fulfillment. Our earlier life events may have influenced us to establish unhelpful patterns in how we regard ourselves and relate to others.

Are you looking for a safe and non-judgmental environment where you can feel heard, achieve personal growth and happiness, find solutions, and see results.

Are you a woman in your 20's, 30's or 40's who is struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship/sex issues, career concerns, stress, low self-esteem, or difficult emotions like fear, anger, & sadness? Are you trying to find your path, yet feel blocked by self-doubt? Trying to find or maintain a partner, yet often feel alone? You may feel stuck or behind in life-burdened by your past, worried about your future, and overwhelmed by the present. If you need help healing old wounds and learning to master daily life with courage, calm, strength and resiliency, we all need help sometimes. Reaching out for help is a sign of strength.

My work is informed by the idea that in order to change, we must first cultivate self-acceptance. I believe that we all possess an inner strength and resilience that, with support and increased self-awareness, can empower us to live authentic, fulfilling, and meaningful lives.

Congratulations on taking the first step to improving your life and overall wellbeing! I have been working with children, families, and adults for 10 years. I provide a professional, safe, and supportive environment to explore your circumstances and help you find new coping skills for managing your concerns. Seeking the right therapist can be uncomfortable, so please feel free to contact me to see if I am a good fit for you, your child, or your family!