2955 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley Ca

Working both in person & virtually

License # MFC33820

Life comes with many challenges.  As a result people often grapple with thoughts and feelings that are too much to bear alone.  These may be feelings of sadness, anger, humiliation, loneliness, shame or fear.  Self destructive tendencies can emerge because of all the unanswered questions and uncomfortable feelings that accumulate.

I believe that healing comes with the need to get our emotional experience into the mind of a trusted other.  As your therapist, each time that we meet I will walk into the room with an open heart and mind,  doing my best to remain mindful and present for whatever concerns you bring to your hour with me.  Reciprocated trust and understanding will set into motion the chance to open doors inside that lead to the more guarded aspects of the self.  As self awareness blossoms, new ways of seeing, feeling, understanding, loving and creating will start to take hold.

I have been in practice for 24 years as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  Extensive training and postgraduate study throughout my career have offered me a multi-layered understanding of human beings and their relationships.  I love my work and welcome the chance to go on this journey with you so that troubling thoughts and feelings can become more understandable and less dominant in your life.  As the therapy process unfolds, you will start to feel more grounded and secure within yourself.  Internal weights lighten, while spontaneity, insight and joyful living have the room to emerge.