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