I am a psychologist. I hold a PsyD, a Doctorate in Psychology, and a diplomate in Marriage and Family Therapy, granted by the Board of Behavioral Sciences. I am also board certified Supervisor and have overseen numerous interns. My primary work is treating individuals, families, and couples. I have frequently received referrals from other psychologists, psychiatrists, clergies, AND patients. I have vast experience and knowledge regarding addiction, anxiety, depression, relationships, and personality disorders.

The counseling approach I use and provide best describes integrative psychotherapy. I use a combination of various therapeutic strategies and skills depending on a patient’s unique challenges. I have experience in applying many orientations, such as Jungian, Family Systems, Psychodynamic, Existential-Humanistic Psychology, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused therapy.

​ Once a new patient begins counseling, I provide them with an engagement letter explaining the ground rules, how I work, and how the therapeutic process may unfold. This is intended to provide important information regarding your treatment. I encourage you to read the entire document carefully and to ask me any questions. The counseling approach I use and provide best describes integrative psychotherapy. I use a combination of various therapeutic strategies and skills depending on a patient’s unique challenges. 

 

Services Provided

Providing individual, couples, and family therapy.

Group Therapy

Treatment specializations include Adult:

Crisis and Trauma

Couples Therapy

Family Therapy

Dream Analysis

Relationship Counseling

Depression and Anxiety

Sexual and Relationship Problems

Grief and Loss

Stress Management

Addiction & Recovery

PTSD

Conflict Resolution

Victims of crime

Rape recovery

Treatment specializations include (Adults):

Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy 

ADOLESCENT PSYCHOTHERAPY

Depression, Anxiety and Mood Changes

Peer relationships and social anxiety

Developmental Lags

Compliance with Authority

Divorce or death of a parent

Illness, illness in a parent or sibling

CHILD PSYCHOTHERAPY

Anxiety and Depression

Peer Relationships and Social Anxiety

Developmental Lags

Divorce or Death of a Parent/family member

Illness

Compliance With Parental Authority

Parent Consultation: from pregnancy through adolescence, the pre-college process through beginning college, transitioning to a different relationship with your adult child.

Education

PsyD in Psychology, specialty in  Marital and Family Therapy

Master of Science in Counseling Psychology

Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology

Additional Training

Jungian Dream Analysis

Genogram Training

DBT

CBT

Professional Activities and Memberships

Clinical Member CAMFT

Clinical Member AAMFT

License, Certifications

Licensed Marital and Family Therapist California 101882