Therapy Specialties
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Depression
You may be feeling stuck, lacking the motivation to live life fully. My goal is to help you experience a joyous life.
Depression is a protective shell around the vibrant true self that you are. Our work together will gently remove that shell to free you. In childhood it often is necessary to hide who it is that we really are to survive, and together we will visit ways you covered over your authentic self.
I will help you understand new ways of being in your life, relationships and world. I use EMDR which heals limiting beliefs and painful experiences. Our brains have an inborn capacity to heal and I take enormous satisfaction in teaching you simple ways to bring you out of sadness into healing. More about therapy for depression...
Anxiety
You may be experiencing anxious thoughts, and/or a feeling that you are out of control.
My goal in working with you will be to help you regain a sense of calm and serenity.
Anxiety and panic are ways your body deals with stress. My joy will be to help you look at underlying thoughts which might be fueling the fires of anxiousness. I also use EMDR, mindfulness and exercises to bring you to a place of equanimity and peace. More about therapy for anxiety...
Trauma
You may have suffered a very distressing event in your life and still be holding the memory of that trauma. Very fortunately, you can heal. I use EMDR which will help you release emotional energy and bring you into a place of calm. Mindfulness offers skills to promote healing and relaxation and I will assist you in learning these techniques. More about therapy for trauma...
Transitions and Loss
Loss and transitions can feel like you have lost the ground beneath you. I will help you regain that ground and assist you in healing into a place of calm and wholeness. Together we will work to honor the pain of your loss as we move to transform the loss into healing, growth and deepening. More about therapy for transitions and loss...
Couples Counseling
Helping couples create loving relationships is an important part of my work. I have taught couples workshops through Foothill College as well as privately. I help couples listen to each other and I teach communication skills and healthy conflict resolution. More about couples counseling...
Premarital Counseling
As you set out to build a lasting relationship, having skills to help you learn healthy ways to communicate and resolve differences is of the utmost importance. Having worked with many couples to create a firm relationship foundation, premarital counseling is a very satisfying part of my work. I would love to help you learn positive ways to create a loving relationship. More about premarital counseling...
Blocked Joy
You may be living your life in rote patterns that don't allow space for joy. There are effective and time proven ways to restore a sense of zest and aliveness to your daily life. More about therapy for blocked joy...