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Therapy is about exploring, experimenting, discovering, and being vulnerable.

My style of work is intuitive, sincere, direct & interactive.

In our therapy together you will learn to increase curiosity, self-compassion, mindfulness skills, and your ability to sit with uncertainty, and bear witness to your thought patterns, uncomfortable feelings and body sensations. You will gain awareness of the role negative core beliefs and thoughts have upon mood, and learn how to challenge those negative thought patterns. You will learn to set appropriate boundaries by asserting feelings, recognizing wants and needs, and identifying the role shame and guilt might play in causing unhealthy behaviors; Behaviors that have become old, stale, harmful, inauthentic, and hinder your growth and development today. Behaviors that are perpetuating what you want to avoid the most in your life and in your relationships.

My intention is to help you uncover your authentic self underneath the struggles overwhelming you, and work toward developing a more integrated and positive sense of self, as well as to help you experience and maintain healthier and more fulfilling relationships.

In seeking therapy, I understand you are looking for help, support and somebody to trust. I don’t have all the answers, but I am interested in you. I have a lot of curiosity to discover who you are and how I can facilitate your journey of change and growth. In that process, I will offer kindness with clarity and compassion.

I specialize in treating individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, bereavement, grief and loss, parenting challenges, adults raised by narcissistic or borderline parents, couples and families facing communication breakdowns and negative relational patterns. Life transitions, cultural isolation, chronic pain, and non chemical addictions.

My interest in psychology has taken me from the pioneering Esalen Institute, where I studied gestalt process groups for over 2 years, to a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University. I bring 50+years of earned wisdom and my commitment to helping you – no matter how big your pain is.