About

ABOUT ME
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in San Francisco, and have been working in direct service mental health since 1993. My approach to helping clients heal and make desired changes can best be described as integral. That means pulling from theory and techniques from psychodynamic emotional development, cognitive insights into the role of thought, identity and self concept, and humanistic and transpersonal perspectives on human potential. I have extensive experience working with trauma and it’s short and long term effects on the person.

I can likely be helpful to you dealing with depression, stress and anxiety, no judgement substance abuse support, life change motivation hindrances, counter productive habits, parenting challenges and behavior change strategies with kids, relational problems and issues related to life role/life transition periods. I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and have a deep understanding of Buddhist Psychology and integrating spiritual perspectives and psychedelic experiences into one’s life work, as relevant.

I am happy to work with you on short term solution focused goals, or longer term deeper work as it suits where you are in life at the moment. I have worked with a wide range of clients, and though I am Caucasian, I consider myself an ally to persons of color and have extensive experience with diverse populations. My goal is to be helpful to you, and you can count on both direct feedback and/or just steady support to find your own way based on the situation. Consider me ‘in your corner’ during our work together and a non-judgemental sounding board. I want to help you live your vision and mission if you know what it is, or discover it if you don't. I feel I also have support to offer in the current times of political and social upheaval, climate anxiety, and related topics to the outside world that may be affecting you.

If this sounds like it may be a good fit, please contact me for a consultation to discuss moving forward. Life can be better than it is now, your relationship with yourself and others can change for the better, and I would love to be one of the resources for your growth and development.

SPECIALTIES
Trauma and its effects
Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues, especially for men in hetero partnerships
Family conflicts
Depression
Coping with life changes, role confusion, finding or re-connecting with your personal mission and motivation
Adults who grew up in the foster care system as children

I also have experience in: Substance abuse, LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Political angst, Spiritual concerns and development, Psychedelic experience integration.

Years of Experience: 27