"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain"-Anonymous. My therapy style is warm and compassionate as I work with clients that desire to cope and thrive in the midst of anxiety, depression, and stress. I specialize in working with unresolved issues and trauma that result in anxiety, depression, and grief. I am certified in EMDR by EMDRIA. Integrating therapy with spirituality when appropriate is also a special area of focus.

Thank you for reading this. I am currently not accepting new patients into my practice during this pandemic. Connection is vital during this time of upheaval and unknown, and I encourage you to reach out and seek support. Having a background in grassroots and non-profit work as well as teaching, so I am fiercely passionate about equity, social justice and liberation for all people. The therapeutic relationship is unique and radical --- your words have exquisite power and we get to think together about what they mean.

I have been a therapist for over 25 years and have worked in many different settings. I am very experienced in treating people with a broad spectrum of psychological problems. I have a long history of treating people who have experienced different types of trauma from sexual abuse to the effects of living in a war zone. I can help people who experience anxiety and depression and well as relationship issues. I am trained in cognitive behavior therapy but have studied many other treatment modalities. I am a teaching and supervising member of the International Integrative Psychotherapy Association.

I am a therapist in the Bay Area providing individual psychotherapy, couples and marriage counseling, and child/adolescent therapy. In the current climate, all of my work is being done through online therapy. I enjoy working via gestalt, somatic (body), anger, trauma, dreamwork, and relational modalities.

Sometimes life presents challenges that are too difficult to manage on one's own and therapy can be an excellent choice to address those obstacles. Therapy provides a conversation that is not available in any other relationship. I invite people to explore and clarify what they want and together we identify the barriers and create attainable goals. We will work together to understand what really matters to you. My treatment style is warm, direct, humorous and deeply respectful While each individual client requires something unique to them, in general, I offer practical solutions while also using an insight-orientated approach.

There are so many reasons why people seek out psychotherapy. Maybe you are feeling trapped in a cycle of destructive patterns that are causing great suffering to you or the people around you. These struggles might be a result of: a painful relationship with your body and food, an eating disorder, a history of abuse, trauma or alcoholism in your childhood home or difficulites parenting your child or teenager. You may be seeking help for your child who is having trouble with relationships, school, drugs and alcohol, adhering to family rules or is not feeling strong about who they are as an individual.

I imagine what brought you here was a deep knowing inside that something in your life isn't right. Perhaps you feel depressed or a lack of meaning and purpose, but don't know what to do to make yourself feel better. I believe that building a meaningful relationship in therapy has the power to heal and transform us from the inside out. I want to support you in resolving your issues quickly and clearly. I offer VIRTUAL sessions via Zoom, telephone and other platforms for clients who are currently needing at distance support.

.Do you want to change? Do you value experience? Through careful listening and an interactive style, I have used my 25 years of clinical experience to help people achieve things they didn't believe they could have. If you are willing to make a commitment and you are interested in developing a deeper understanding of yourself, then chances are I may be able to help you discover what has been keeping you from greater happiness and self-fulfillment. In the process, we'll build a relationship that can help you feel supported while we work together to change your life.

If you are feeling unhappy or stuck, struggling with relationships, work, and not getting what you want in life, our therapy sessions can help you move forward. I will help you listen to yourself better, understand what's getting in your way, and feel more confident in being yourself. For couples, I help you to slow down, to learn to listen to each other, to identify your own needs, and to communicate them to your partner. I help couples build empathy for each other, which can turn conflict into an opportunity for closeness and deeper understanding.

My focus is the mental and emotional health of families & children. I serve children, adolescents, youth, and any and all family members. My therapeutic approach is relationship-based working through a developmental lens. It is informed by developmental and mental health evidence-based outcomes and best practices. Therapy is tailored to promote children & families' social and emotional well-being through increased communication, growth in self-awareness, strengthening of relationships, and skill development. Session interventions may consists of behavioral, cognitive/behavioral, psycho-educational, talk, & play therapy techniques.

We all face unique challenges and sometimes it's difficult to know where to start. Let's figure it out together. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing life transitions, depression, anxiety, acculturation challenges, identity exploration, relationship issues, and trauma. I work with transitional age youth, college students, adults, LGBTQIA+ folks, and monolingual Spanish-speakers. My approach is non-judgmental, collaborative, and sometimes humorous. I aim to create an affirming environment where you can openly discuss your stressors, preferences, questions and everything in between.

I aim to create a space where you feel recognized, understood, and safe enough to explore whatever pain or experience you need help with. My style is warm, collaborative, and compassionate. I use an individualized approach and tailor my interventions to your unique and specific needs. I combine down to earth, practical support with a depth-oriented approach focused on symptom relief and shifting long-standing patterns that have gotten in the way. I also focus on creating a strong therapeutic relationship in which each person I work with feels cared for and understood.

In these times of drastic global change, it is completely natural to feel anxious, fearful, overwhelmed, sad, and stressed. What's most important now is that you feel supported during this time not only by your self care practice, but also by your support team. I would like to be on that support team for you. In my practice, I specialize in working with individuals or couples who are feeling anxious or depressed, individuals dealing with stress and burnout, new and expectant parents, those who are dealing with loss, issues with self worth, and people from dysfunctional family systems.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, therapy has a lot to offer. It can help you sort through the turmoil of feelings and disorientating life changes to make wise choices. I offer compassionate, generous listening and practical ways to soothe excessive worries, fears and anger so you can reach calm and clear-sighted perspective. If you feel numb, disconnected from yourself, and alone, therapy introduces you to the work that reconnects. Please contact me for a free 20-min consultation to find out about therapeutic support with the regulating and stabilizing experience of empathy and human connection.

Expansive Therapy is a bicoastal psychotherapy practice with locations in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. We have a diverse team of therapists offering a wide variety of modalities and specialties, and we match you with the therapist who best meets your needs. Our mission at Expansive Therapy is to create a safe space to heal and grow, to expand the things that are working, and to encourage personal freedom. Our website is expansivetherapy.com and you can reach our office manager Maria at info@expansivetherapy.com.

Wanting change is hard. When I started my own work, It seemed like some kind of dream that things could be even a little different. Somatic Therapy was the magic that brought me through complex trauma and back to myself, to my emotions and to the possibility for connection and joy. When I work with you, I bring my training but I also bring my whole self. I am warm, compassionate, and above all present. Coming to therapy is a radical act of bravery and trust. I have the utmost respect for this act and will meet you with both my big heart and protective spirit.

Are you so overwhelmed that you can't focus on your partner, kids, or other meaningful relationships? Do you feel like letting go of patterns is challenging and find yourself obsessing about your body to the point that eating becomes an ordeal? Do you feel like the past is weighing you down and you can't put it where it belongs, that is in the past? Do you engage in behaviors such as drug, alcohol, or other reckless endeavors that bring about tension and conflicts at home, at work, or other social settings?

Therapy should be easy to understand and active from the word go. We don't just talk about the problem or figure out why the patterns are there; we hit the ground running with action and get you feeling better as soon as possible. I work with a lot of folks who have tried therapy before and been disappointed when insight and understanding don't lead to change, and folks who are trying therapy for the first time and want it to be practical and clear. I start with a free 20-minute phone consultation.

With compassionate guidance and therapeutic support, I have over the last 25 years helped tech employees, students, CEO's, parents, artists and many other individuals navigate personal challenges or life transitions. I use a blend of therapeutic approaches tailored to your specific needs to address a wide range of personal issues such as depression, anxiety, fear, past and present trauma, relationship issues, loss, cancer, family and personal illnesses. My style is collaborative so you can be an active participant in your healing and can better understand and resolve the challenges in your life.

I'm curious about people: how our unique histories have shaped us, how we relate to each other & what motivates our behavior in relationships. I specialize in processing relationships with couples & individuals struggling with codependency, communication, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem & identity. We often get stuck in repetitive behavioral/thinking patterns that block us from living the lives we yearn for. We may feel misunderstood or disconnected in our relationships. We may avoid intimacy because we don’t want to get hurt again. We may have a harsh inner critic & lack self-love. Do you experience this in your life?