I cannot move mountains for you, but I can help you climb. Facing fears, healing from loss, finding meaning and joy – these are the inevitable tasks of life.
Through radical acceptance, we begin to find understanding, forgiveness, and the strength to make change. My approach is both gentle and directive.
I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement & Desensitization (EMDR), both evidence-based modalities. I also incorporate Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), somatic work & Mindfulness.
“You have to get it for yourself, mainly by living your own life with enthusiasm and by learning to love yourself. How will you get to this point of feeling secure and loved? Probably through a real dark night of the soul.”
― Thomas Moore, Dark Nights of the Soul: A Guide to Finding Your Way Through Life’s Ordeals
Licensed in California, New York & Massachusetts
Enjoy therapy from the comfort of home or wherever you need to be with Telehealth video via Zoom or Psychology Today
In-Person Therapy available at Rivertide Center, a beautiful wellness center located in Catskill, NY
Bay Area clients: I am available for in-person sessions twice a year.
About Me
With over 25 years as a social worker and over 15 years as a psychotherapist, I believe in the power of change. I have worked with a wide variety of issues including depression, trauma, anxiety, substance use, obsessive compulsive disorder, anger management, relationship stress and codependence.
My career began as a social worker serving frail elderly and immigrant communities in San Francisco. I completed my Masters degree in Social Sciences at Bryn Mawr College in 2006 and joined San Francisco’s Department of Public Health later as a therapist with their newly established program to expand access to mental health in primary care. In 2021, I transitioned to private practice.
In addition to my work as a therapist, I am a musician, organic farmer, mother, occasional crafter and dabbler in the visual arts. I enjoy working with others to realize their full potential in any field.
CA LCSW #75731 NY LCSW #092422 MA LICSW#124202
Rates: $150 per session
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