Licensed Clinical Social Worker, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., NASW Diplomate
In private practice for 32 years. I am interested in assisting you with your emotional growth and well-being. It's normal at times in life to have conflicts, but sometimes we need guidance to discover healthier ways to navigate through these challenges to have a more healthy and rewarding life!
Situated on 4.5 acres in the heart of Riverside, California, Pacific Grove Hospital is a 68 bed Acute Psychiatric and Chemical Dependency hospital. Our Whole Person Approach to treatment is designed to restore health, renew the spirit, and develop the skills and motivation to live a better life.
Counselor/Therapist, M.S., Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
I help clients understand themselves and others better. I utilize, and am trained in, EFT, EMDR and a client centered approach to help clients move through their challenges.
Here to listen. Not to judge. Let me help you find hope, regardless of your situation. We can together uncover what is underneath any pain or challenge through dialogue and understanding. My background is both professional and personal, having both faced many challenges myself and professionally supported others to find peace. Open to working with all ages and issues. Taking the first step is often difficult, but I promise to make the journey as comfortable as possible. Nothing to lose, and much to gain.
I am passionate about helping people heal from pregnancy and infant loss, grief, anxiety, relationship issues , and PTSD. My approach is is to work collaboratively with you in building a happier life by helping you make positive changes, increasing your self-awareness, and unlocking those barriers that have come between you and your goals
My training is in Depth Psychology, which means that I am interested in the whole person, including thoughts, feelings, somatic symptoms as well as the developing sense of Self. I also believe that we are all mirrors for each other and so we are always in relationship in one way or another, with ourselves, nature, and life that is going on all around us. I believe that our wounding occurs in relationships and so does our healing. We all need a witness to our pain and I believe that the therapeutic relationship must be one of trust and connection, so I work hard to build a relationship that helps to ease the work of the individuals or couples that I see.
"When experience matters! Specializing in ALL relationship challenges. Zoom meetings for students and extended family issues. I am a nationally recognized "Marriage-Friendly Therapist." and have advanced training in Couple, Family, and Discernment Counseling. Online or Mission Viejo office sessions. Prompt /emergency appointments
My practice is a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment where my clients come to work through the challenges they are facing in their lives. For more than 20 years, I have devoted my professional life to helping people overcome their difficulties. My therapeutic style if affirming, compassionate and highly directive. I am not the kind of therapist who sits there and nods at you without ever offering any real counseling. If you are looking for a down-to-earth therapist who wants you to get better rather than keep you in therapy for years on end, we'd be a good fit. The purpose of therapy is to facilitate POSITIVE CHANGE. Let's get to work so you can realize a happy, peaceful and satisfying life.
Marriage and Family Therapist, Ph.D., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
The love of people called me into this profession. I've had the privilege of working with thousands of individuals, and hope to provide you with the best professional services available. I am committed to advancing my clinical education and knowledge in the expanding field of mental health.
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PH.D., IN PSYCHOANALYSIS AND NEUROSCIENCE, CERTIFIED PSYCHOANALYST, PSY.A, & LICENSED PSYCHOANALYST
My background is in both psychoanalysis and neuroscience (doctorate) and I am also a Certified and Licensed Psychoanalyst. So I am able to bring both a background in research into mind/brain issues, and I am trained as a clinician. I have been working with trauma for many years, and most recently (2016) I have been working with traumatic brain injury patients (including professional athletes). I am grateful for my dual background in mind/brain, because all brain injured patients require both perspectives. In August of 2023 I published "The Complex Architecture and Healing of Traumatic Brain Injuries: Listening to The Brain" with Cambridge Scholars Publishing in the UK. This is the story (based on case histories) of the journey to find a "healing road" for all persons who have had serious disruptions in brain functioning. This is very, very challenging territory to work in. And in my experience, requires a great collaboration between doctor and patient. I am also the author of "Moon Over Seaville," the story of the hunt for a serial arsonist in Southern California (in 4 Episodes). Available everywhere under "Mystery/Thrillers." I have patients all across the country (via phone). Brain injuries can be healed!