As a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Master Hypnotist, and Certified in EMDR, I use many therapeutic modalities to help create meaningful change for my clients. As the co-founder of the Grief STEP Program I have extensive experience working with trauma, death and disaster which has helped me understand our human existence: spiritually, emotionally and mentally. I treat both women and men providing confidential help in a safe, nurturing, and accepting atmosphere.

I have a general practice but specialize in assisting personal growth in the following areas: transforming blocking or negative beliefs, dissociative disorders, disturbing memories, grief/loss, parent/child bonding, performance anxiety, phobias, posttraumatic stress, stress reduction and victims of trauma. - I am a licensed psychotherapist in California and a Certified EMDR Therapist - Certifed Master Hypnotherapist - Trained Trainer for the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) - Co-founder Grief STEP Program Say the Right Thing and Do the Right Thing Training Programs.

Each client has their own unique path towards the resolution of their goals. It is my experience that after discussing your goals, history and concerns, the path to resolution begins to unfold. Whether the work we do goes deep into your past or stays focused on current issues, it is always in the service of your positive self-actualization.

I also have my own general goals as a therapist, which I strive to obtain for each new client. Some of these goals include:--Strengthening your sense of empowerment. You can make things happen for yourself.--Increased skill mastery, positive resources and the uncovering of hidden talents.--Learning your intrinsic value. You are a precious gift, just because you are.

I work monday thru friday and occasional saturdays, by appointment only. Therapy sessions are $150.00 per 45-50 minute session and $300.00 for a 90-100 minute session.

Insurance: I am a fee for service business and require payment at the beginning of the session. As a licensed therapist I can give you a superbill which you can turn into your insurance. Please note I am not responsibile for your insurance company's reinburstment rates.

Payment is expected by cash, check, Master Card, Visa or Amex at the beginning of each session. If your check is ready when you arrive there will be a minimum of time spent getting your receipt. I do this at the beginning of the session so you can leave therapy focused on your work and not the finances.

Blocking beliefs or negative cognitions are key to most therapeutic concerns including those also listed above. These critical elements can be conscious or unconscious; we may know about them or they can be hidden from our thoughts. Here are some examples of how blocking beliefs and negative cognitions can shape our lives:

Adults and children who behave with fear or have other problems which are not age appropriate and where there is no physiological explanation.

Parents who worry about their inability to nurture or bond with their children.

People who can’t stop thinking about a disturbing memory, i.e., difficult childbirth or pregnancy, car accident, incident at work, memory from the past.

People who want to do or achieve something but no matter how hard they try, they cannot, i.e. spiritual practice, lifestyle, fly or travel, career goals, phobias.

People who find themselves over-reacting, even when they know better, i.e. road rage, low tolerances towards others, avoiding or attacking behaviors.

People who are very judgmental of others or people who feel very judged by others.

People who have performance anxiety, i.e., interviewing, public speaking, sports performance, acting.

People who want to believe in something, but cannot.

People who find it hard to take care of themselves to reduce stress and health problems.