I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in the state of California. I bring my creativity and intellectual curiosity to a psychodynamic approach to clinical psychology rooted in the tradition of psychoanalysis.
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a process of inquiry focused on understanding the underlying causes of our conditions. Bringing light to the unconscious processes that influence our choices is the path to healing both mind and spirit. My approach is relational, trauma-informed and strength based with a directness that is tempered by gentle loving kindness.
I help people in the following areas:
I begin from the belief that each individual is inherently valuable for no reason other than that they exist at all. Beyond the existential truth of existence, all moral judgment is suspended. Life itself is a gift. To live is enough. You are enough.
My approach is gender sensitive, inclusive and sex positive. Wherever you find yourself in the infinitely varied spectrum of culture, gender, race, sex and religious identity, you are welcome here with me. It is my privilege to join you on this journey. I am here to help you see that everything is possible.
My approach as a therapist is honest and direct. I am actively engaged in the process of exploration, listening for the unconscious - for what is said and what is not said. It is my intention in this work to bear witness to, recognize and validate the inner reality of the psyche, hold faith in the process wherever it may feel murky and foster the way to self-actualization.
I aspire to collaborate with you to rediscover your authentic self and a renewed sense of aliveness by accessing and reflecting on your own inner wisdom from multiple perspectives. I will listen without judgment. We'll take a look at your underlying beliefs, perhaps even some you didn't know you had, and see how these are informing your actions, habits and unconscious responses. We'll explore your early childhood and your first relationships, those that wounded you and those that inspired you, looking to see how your past is impacting your future. In every instance you will be the one to choose the direction of our inquiry and the depth of the waters in which we swim.
I specialize in trauma-informed therapy for highly sensitive people. Together, I will help you to heal old wounds, find clarity and resolution, rebuild your sense of self and re-imagine your future. I work with people from all walks of life, including artists, creators, writers and thinkers to find their voice, crystallize their vision and express their deepest aspirations.
I use a heart-centered approach to helping couples rebuild trust, rekindle intimacy, communicate with honesty and increase empathy. Whether you are seeking couples counseling for help recovering from infidelity or other breach of trust, confronting issues around sexual intimacy, navigating deeper levels of commitment, or managing major life transitions, I can help you find ways to speak to each other more clearly so you both feel heard.
When one member of a family is hurting, the whole family suffers. As a therapist, my role is to teach you the skills to communicate effectively, gain insight into the root of the problem, act with compassion for yourself and your loved ones and find strategies to move forward in a different way by identifying and breaking long standing patterns of behavior that have caused disruption in your family.
It takes courage to take the first step. Call me at 415-857-5660 or fill out the form. I am a San Francisco-based psychotherapist taking online appointments via telehealth throughout California. Serving all of Marin County including Corte Madera, Larkspur, San Rafael, San Anselmo and Ross.