About

I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California since 1990. My background includes a combination of family systems and psychodynamic approaches, seasoned with many years of experience. What I have come to understand over the years is that the bedrock of successful psychotherapy is a strong, honest relationship between therapist and client. Only upon this foundation of trust is change possible.  
 
I have many years of experience assisting clients in recovering from complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, cancer survivorship, and finding peace with identity in a world that is often unkind to those whose lifestyles would not be described as traditional. I know from my personal journey that change is possible, while often difficult and terrifying. If you are ready to commit to the journey, I am here to be at your side along the rocky path.

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Gender

Male

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Hospice
  • Infidelity
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Life Coaching
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep Or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD
  • Traumatic Brain Injury

Treatment Orientation

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Existential
  • Jungian
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused

Modality

  • Couples

Years in Practice

33 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 106H00000X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Marriage & Family Therapist

Credentials

  • Master of Arts (M.A.)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LMFT 25369 Verify CA

Practice Locations

340 Dakota Ave Apt A

Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4162

Phone Number: (831) 419-8087

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