When you’re in emotional pain and finding it difficult to cope with your daily responsibilities, it often helps to talk to someone who is objective, non-judgmental and experienced in helping people to manage the ups and downs that life sometimes brings. I am experienced in helping parents and their teens and preteens to find ways to peacefully coexist. I can help when you’re struggling with relationship issues to explore what you need and how to get it.
Utilizing a combination of cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic therapies, I can help you discover solutions and come up with a plan to implement them. I am dedicated to improving the lives of my clients. I provide therapy for adults, seniors, teens and preteens in individual, couples and/or family therapy. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings including private practice, community-based practice, and hospitals, and I have over 20+ years of clinical experience.
I provide therapy for the following diagnoses and issues:
Mood disorder
Depression
Bipolar 1 and 2
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
Dysthymia
Cyclothymia
Anxiety and Panic disorders
Post traumatic stress disorder
Schizophrenia
Schizoaffective disorder
Personality disorders
Autism spectrum disorder (moderate to high functioning)
ADHD (supportive therapy)
Co-parenting
Divorce
Grief
Gay and lesbian issues
Men’s issues
Women’s issues
Anger
EDUCATION:
California School of Professional Psychology – Berkeley, Alameda
1994: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), clinical psychology
1989: Master of Arts (M.A.), clinical psychology
University of Arizona – Tucson, AZ
1985: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with honors, psychology
Licensed by the Board of Psychology in CA: PSY 90858