After over 40 years of practicing psychotherapy, I've learned that the quality of the relationship between therapist and client is an incredibly powerful catalyst for personal growth and healing. The core of this unique bond is trust. I focus on building trust through repeated experiences of empathy, heartfelt responses, helpful insights, shared humor, and a readiness to admit and repair mistakes. As the foundation of safety takes hold, we explore the issues that brought you into therapy. We can explore the traumas of the past that deeply disturb your sense of well-being.

We face the challenges of the present such as divorce, chronic illness, aging, death of a loved one, difficulties with intimacy, and the poignant transitions in life that create anxiety and instability. We explore self-hate in its many forms and learn how to loosen its painful grip by growing the capacity for self-acceptance.

I am deeply devoted to my life work and am inspired by the courage and stamina I see in my clients as you face the pain that dwells within. The human spirit is incredibly resilient, and I feel grateful to participate in the process of evolution into healthier realms of being.

Qualifications

Years in Practice: Over 40 years
Undergraduate Education: UC Berkeley / San Francisco State
Graduate Degree: University of San Francisco
Date Licensed: 1978
License No. and State: MFC13073 California

Finances

Accepted Payment Methods: Cash, Check
Fees: $115 to $130/session

Additional Credentials

California State Teaching Credential
Community College Teaching Credential