Personal Statement

I have been a Honolulu psychologist for over fifteen years providing individual and couples psychotherapy to the community. This is the short version so please don't hesitate to call and ask me how I was able to integrate all the major psychological theories--psychodynamic and family systems for example--and some less popular ones--including transpersonal and chaos theory into an integrated whole.

My experience living and working in other cultures has helped to expand my understanding of the human condition and greatly inform my practice of psychology. I enjoy incorporating Eastern techniques, such as mindfulness meditation, alongside Western approaches, especially cognitive psychology to assist my clients in their journeys to minimize suffering and maximize life satisfaction.

I am happy working with adults and couples as well as with children and adolescents and their families. I have helped these people to succeed in their efforts to overcome, better manage or adjust to their depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, compulsions, obsessions, addictions, relationship problems, sexual orientation, identity issues, thought disorders, sleep disorders and stress.

You’re probably wondering who I am and how I might be able to help you. As you browse through this site, I hope to answer those questions and increase your knowledge of psychology and the psychotherapy process.