Adult & Adolescent Psychotherapy
Good therapy is built on trust.
About me.
Since 1994, I have practiced psychotherapy in a variety of settings, including a maximum security penitentiary, an outpatient adolescent drug and alcohol program, a community mental program, a mandatory counseling program for DUI offenders, a Kaiser child and adolescent psychiatric clinic as well as several outpatient psychotherapy clinics working with adults, adolescents, children and couples. Learn more
Services
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The most important, vital aspect of any psychotherapy resides in the relationship between the therapist and the client. I strive to create an atmosphere in which every client feels open to say what he or she needs to say without fear of judgment. I aim to make clear to every client that he or she is able to disagree with me, or point out mistakes I have made, without fear of retaliation. Offering every client a safe and confidential space, I hope to facilitate the exploration and resolution of emotional problems so that each client can lead a richer, more fulfilling life.
50 mins | $220.00 | Get Started
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As with individual psychotherapy, the most vital aspect of couples’ work is the trust established between the therapist and the couple. Both members of the couple should be able to feel their viewpoint is being respected and understood for any therapy to be productive. In couples’ therapy, I see the couple as the primary client and strive to work on the dynamics that keep each partner from feeling like they are a part of a functioning couple. I also respect how each couple has their own unique idiom, their own unique rules and boundaries, and work very hard on not imposing my values, with the exception of the presence of emotional, physical, or sexual violence.
50 mins | $250.00 | Get Started
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As the transition between childhood and adulthood, adolescence can be a time of emotional turmoil. Some teenagers have difficulty managing the developmental challenges and will sometimes resort to acting out behaviors (e.g., drug abuse) or become uncommunicative and withdrawn. In therapy, I work to engage an adolescent client in a trusting, open relationship. I also work with parents in understanding their child’s struggle and helping them to implement more successful parenting strategies.
50 mins | $220.00 | Get Started
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I offer supervision and consultation for students and professionals in the field. I have been supervising and working as a consultant since 2011. I work primarily through a psychoanalytic perspective. In my work, I focus on the therapeutic relationship, the unconscious enactments, the transference and countertransference, to help the therapist more deeply understand their patients’ struggles and how to help them. I don’t regard myself as an authority telling the therapist what to do, but more as an interlocutor engaged in a conversation about the therapist’s struggles.
50 mins | $220.00 | Get Started
I will do sliding scale based on your income.*
Experience
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Anxiety
Helping individuals manage excessive worry, panic attacks, and fears that impact daily life.
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Eating Disorders
Helping individuals overcome unhealthy eating patterns and improve body image and self-esteem.
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Personality Disorders
Supporting emotional regulation, healthier relationships, and an improved sense of self.
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Depression
Supporting individuals coping with sadness, loss of motivation, and hopelessness.
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PTSD
Supporting recovery from trauma, helping manage flashbacks, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm.
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ADD/ADHD
Helping manage attention struggles, impulsivity, and organizational difficulties in daily life.
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Adolescent Issues
Guiding teens through emotional struggles, peer pressure, and academic or family challenges.
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Drug and Alcohol Issues
Helping individuals address substance abuse and build healthier coping strategies for recovery.
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Bipolar Disorder
Supporting individuals in managing mood swings, building stability, and improving daily functioning.
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Gay and Lesbian Issues
Providing affirming support for LGBTQ+ identity, relationships, and navigating family, work, and social pressures.
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Relationship/Couples Issues
Improving communication, intimacy, and conflict resolution in relationships.
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Employment Issues
Helping navigate work stress, burnout, career transitions, and challenges with colleagues or leadership.
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Interested in working together? Fill out some info and I will be in touch shortly. I accept United Behavioral Health, Aetna, and Tricare/Triwest insurances.