Christian therapists in San Francisco, California CA

If you're constantly asking yourself, "why does this keep happening?" and struggling with feelings that hinder your daily activities or enjoyment of life, it's probably time for a change. You may feel lost and dissatisfied with how life has turned out, sparking the desire for transformation. However, deep within you lies a fear that change might be impossible. That's where I come in. As an expert in personal growth and development, my role is to guide you towards finding joy in your existence so that eventually you can say with conviction: “I am glad to be alive.” Together we can help you live the purposeful life you were meant to lead. To facilitate this journey of self-discovery and empowerment, I offer weekly therapy sessions either face-to-face or via secure video communication technology. If exhaustion has set in from your current circumstances and there is a yearning for change, reach out to me; I'm here to support you.  

Pain is inevitable in life but suffering doesn't have to be. Suffering arises when anxiety rules us. We are anxious about facing our fears, so we avoid them. We are anxious about letting others get close, so we isolate ourselves. Psychotherapy can provide a doorway out of these loops. We cannot prevent difficulties and tragedies. However, we can learn to manage our internal reactions to external circumstances and relationships. Self-empowerment comes from finding the courage to face our internal world in all its messiness and complexity.  

My focus is vocational/avocational self-improvement to help you change a behavior you do not like to a behavior you do prefer. I am present for my client and my personal goal is to help people achieve their very best. For example: A smoker is now smoke free Effective Weight Loss Sedentary to motivated Anxious to calm Pain management Tinnitus Fears/phobias (i.e. dental visits, driving, flying, bugs, needles, etc) Public Speaking Anger Abandonment Writer's block Low libido and ED Sports Performance Past Life Regression Handwriting analysis (for behavior) Rejection And dozens more.  

At my therapy practice, I utilize various tools to help clients restore, heal, and move forward. I am a Certified EMDR Therapist who works with first responders, military, assault victims, trauma victims, and people experiencing anxiety. I use EMDR to help heal people with past traumas in their life that continue to disturb them. I am also a Trained EFT Therapist (Emotionally Focused Therapy). I utilize this to help couples improve their communication, restore their relationship so that it will be fulfilling again, and heal from past wounds.  

I help adults who are struggling to overcome past negative or traumatic experiences in their lives. Maybe you lived through a traumatic experience that you’re struggling to overcome, or grew up in a family that was unloving, unsupportive, emotionally unavailable or abusive. My clients are those who wish to heal from these challenges and move forward with their lives. Common reactions to past negative experiences include: anxiety, depression, panic attacks, people-pleasing, difficulty saying “no” to others or setting/maintaining boundaries, hurtful relationships (whether family or romantic) and struggles with substance abuse/mis-use.