It's time to start feeling better. You've tried distraction, talking to friends. But like a ball pushed underwater, your feelings of anxiety, unhappiness, grief or sadness keep surfacing. Distress disturbs your life, relationships and sleep. Worst of all, these bad feelings, like a shameful secret, isolate you. It doesn't have to be this way. Asking for help to feel better is a sign of strength, not weakness. I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples recognize and overcome the obstacles between them and their dreams. Personal growth, intimacy and self-confidence are natural outcomes of successful therapy.

I have over 25 years of research and clinical experience in working with individuals whose lives are impacted by mood disorders. Within the realm of mood disorders, there is a multitude of life stressors and challenges that are often present. I enjoy working with my patients to help them manage and ideally overcome the symptoms of mood and anxiety disorders that have negatively impacted their lives. I primarily work with older adolescents, adults, and elder individuals, and I also work with couples and families.

Are you feeling stuck in life? Does stress at work, from life, from family, your partner or friends, feel overwhelming? I work with adults and adolescents who are struggling with depression, trauma, stress, anger, transition, grief, or anxiety issues. I provide EMDR therapy for individuals who have experienced traumatic events or adverse life experiences. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, or at your wits' end there is help for you. Together, we will help you get unstuck and cope with your life’s challenges. Let's bring happiness back to your life!

Are you looking for relief from anxiety, depression, or relationship problems? Want to move to a whole new plane of interpersonal and emotional functioning? I work interactively with clients blending cognitive therapy and attention to the client's past. Helping a client understand and change what is blocking his/her greater enjoyment of life is my specialty.

There are many reasons you may be seeking therapy: you may want help with a specific issue (divorce, loss, depression, anxiety), you may not be exactly sure why you want help other than a vague sense that things aren't right, or you may be experiencing discontent, anxiety or depression even though you function at a high level and are living a "good" life.

Welcome! If you're looking for therapy for yourself, your child, or a loved one, know that you are taking a brave step towards building a support system for yourself and others. As a Silicon Valley native, I know raising children and living in this area comes with unique challenges. I enjoy working with pre-teens, adolescents, young adults, and parents. I am most passionate about supporting parents who are experiencing their own mental health symptoms or stress related to parenting, particularly for those parenting pre-teens who are going through mental health issues.

Anxiety, panic, depression, and mood swings can make you feel like you are being stalked by an invisible tiger. Depression and anxiety can make your life problems feel insurmountable. It can be a very lonely and scary experience. But it doesn't have to be. And, there is reason to have hope, particularly since you have taken the important step of reaching out for help.

Finding a therapist is such a leap of faith. It is one of life's challenges that at a time when you might feel the most vulnerable, you also have the least information about whether someone can help! I'm told I'm good person to talk to if something is bothering you and you want to figure it out. I try to support that inner flame of resilience in the face of all the challenges. I am one of the founders of the Health at Every Size (HAES) and Body Positive movements. May you find a good match!

As a seasoned therapist & clinical supervisor for 35+ years, I am honored to assist you in your personal &/or professional journey towards growth & a greater sense of well-being. My role is as witness & facilitator in the therapeutic process to help you gain deeper insight, awareness, self-compassion, and useful practices leading you towards your intended goals. I am acutely attuned to the individuals with whom I work & so the therapeutic journey is unique to what you bring & what you need. I will partner with you in a collaborative & dynamic fashion, insuring you feel empowered along the way. We'll use the therapeutic process to:

Working with individuals who feel they need some extra support to tackle challenges that life throws at them is my passion. I believe that through the relationship and work between client and therapist, behaviors can be adjusted, relationships can be mended, unhealthy coping skills can be identified and reworked, and healthy change can occur. I create a safe, comfortable therapeutic environment where individuals can succeed in making positive growth in their lives. Taking a straightforward, honest, relaxed and empathetic approach to supporting clients frees clients to open up, discover their strengths and make the most of therapy.

I am licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience in counseling with adult individuals. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, life transitions, trauma, work stress and cultural diversity issues. I also have a specialty interest in women’s issues including prenatal and postpartum mood disorders, fertility issues and traumatic losses.

Are you suffering or feeling stuck, overwhelmed, unhappy in one or more areas of your life? Do you wish you had a better relationship with those you love the most? Do you make the best decisions? Are you aware of your self-defeating behaviors? Have you ever experienced a traumatic event? Do you wish your life felt better? Is your physical health compromised? These are some of the concerns clients bring to the consulting room. Guided by supportive-expressive interventions; together, we'll examine the ways in which you suffer and create from this experience a more compassionate and psychologically healthier model of living.

We can find ourselves stuck in negative communication patterns at some point in our lives. I provide psychotherapy for adults and for children/parents to recognize patterns that are not working well and learn new more satisfying strategies. I support clients facing anxiety, depression, bullying, social skill development, parenting issues/co-parenting, separation/divorce, trauma, loss, post-partum issues, bonding/attachment, adoption, behavior problems at school and at home, professional and personal relationship problems, and life stage transitions. I would be happy to set up an initial phone consultation today!

* With children I address challenges with behavior, mood, school success, social skills, immigration, loss & grief, abuse & trauma, separation & attachment. * I provide the same for teens as well as addressing intensification of mental health issues, sexuality & sexual orientation, substance use, self-harm, internet addiction and college/career/life planning & decision making. * With parents I cover their childhood experiences, current life stressors, teaching parenting skills and practicing productive communication with their children. * Challenges addressed with adults include being in and recovering from abusive relationship, immigration, depression, anxiety, racism, sexual abuse, trauma, substance use and accomplishing life changes and goals.

I believe in your potential for personal growth toward a more satisfying relationship with others. My style is warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental. I respect your uniqueness. People who come to me are often experiencing depression and anxiety; major life transitions; cultural dislocation; loss and grief. By practicing solution-focused and client-centered psychotherapy, I help people embark on the journey of self-understanding, acceptance, and finding what they seek.

You’re lonely, exhausted, and worried much of the time. It seems like most of the people around you have it all together and you’re wondering what is wrong with you. Days seem the same and you wonder why all you do is work and never seem to have any fun or excitement.

Do you feel stuck in your personal or professional life? Do the stresses of life's responsibilities become at times overwhelming----so much so that at times, it feels like it is hard to cope, or that everything is getting too hard to deal with? Remember it is perfectly normal to seek support from time to time. I can help you to become more aware of your conflicts and patterns of behavior that can get in your way. My goal is to help you move towards developing more satisfying ways to cope, find confidence, and gain control of your life.

Tele-health appointments offered durning COVID-19 Shelter-in-Place. I believe counseling is about finding meaning and purpose in our lives; about experiencing a deep level of self-trust; and about healing broken relationships. I use a solution focused approach inviting you to view your problems from a different angle. We'll focus on what things you can control and how to let go of circumstances beyond your control. I invite you to identify the sources of internal dialogue that generate self-doubt, anxiety and depression. Each week you will leave with small assignments designed to increase your self-awareness and self-confidence.

Are you struggling to live in the present without being tripped up by the past? Are you frustrated at not living up to your potential in relationships, parenting or career? Relief and increased resiliency are really possible. I offer practical, strength based, interpersonal support. I've seen deep and effective recovery through EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing therapy, Trauma Resilience Model and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

My specialty is working with the unique type of trauma experienced by survivors of narcissistic abuse. This includes narcissistic abuse from partners, parents, other family members, in your place of employment, and anywhere else you may experience the unique abuse that only a narcissist inflicts. I get it, and I can help you recover from the damage these relationships cause. I also work with trauma in all of its forms including PTSD, Complex-PTSD, and Dissociative Disorders and I use EMDR and parts work to help my clients learn about themselves and heal.