Psychotherapy for Individuals, Couples, Family Therapy, Group Therapy for Teens and Children

Connection between people is instrumental in shaping the self and creating our shared sense of reality. As a child, our sense of self is shaped by early family interactions. This sense of self continues to change and can be transformed throughout life. However, patterns of thought and behavior often become fixed, and remain when no longer functioning adaptively for the individual. Unchanging patterns can limit creativity, joy, interconnectedness and consciousness.

The relationship between therapist and client is a powerful tool in reshaping the sense of self and forming new ways of interacting with others and with oneself. I use mindfulness, attention and genuine presence with our shared humor and aliveness in a collaborative, Humanistic approach combined with focused Cognitive-Behavioral and Logo therapy to allow new sense of self to emerge. Cognitive Therapy has been shown to be optimally effective in treating many serious psychiatric conditions and helpful in breaking entrenched patterns. Thoughts, beliefs and behaviors that are responsive to new awareness will lead to greater happiness and fulfillment. I wish such satisfaction for you. Please call 510-647-8108, if you wish to speak directly.

CLINICAL INTERESTS AND SPECIALTIES

• Interactive, interpersonal and intrapersonal relationship focused therapy working toward clarification of unique personal meaning and development of each individual's compassion for self and others
• Relationship intimacy, interdependence and healthy boundaries
• Family Systems that respect each member's stage of life tasks
• Life change challenges and goal clarification
• Crises Intervention, Trauma, Abuse and PTSD
• Bipolar and Mood Disorders
• Anger and Impulse control
• Grief, Loss, Loneliness
• Life Transitions and Life Stages
• Play therapy, Expressive arts for teens and adults.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• California Association of Marriage Family Therapists
• Northern California Group Psychotherapy Society

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• 12 years clinical experience including private practice, family agency, domestic abuse agency
• 4 years post-graduate training at Family Service Agency of Marin on Child/Adult/Family and domestic Violence Teams
• 16 years Insurance Crises Line Therapist
• Trained therapists in Suicide/Crises Assessment and Intervention and Puppet Therapy
• Developed and lead Therapy Groups for abused and traumatized children.

EDUCATION

MA, Saint Mary’s College of California, Moraga 1998
BA, University of California, Berkeley, 1980
Post Graduate Internships and Trainings total 11 years
Certified Rosen Method Practitioner
Certified Domestic Violence Counselor
Clinical Experience and Advanced Training at Family Service Agency of Marin

OFFICES

5435 College Ave.
Oakland, CA
S.F.B.A. Center for C.B.T.

510 647 8108

Marin Therapy Association lists qualified psychotherapists whose current license to practice in the state of California has been verified. No organization can guarantee that every therapist will work effectively with every client and MTA has not verified information other than license to practice. All other information provided is the individual therapist's responsibility. All Marriage and Family Therapists are bound by the ethical standards of the profession of marriage and family therapy.