CLINICAL DIRECTOR and Supervisor

OFFERS ONLINE THERAPY IN CALIFORNIA

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

Candidate, San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis

Doctorate Degree, Depth Psychology, California Institute of Integral Studies

Master’s Degree, Clinical Psychology, California Institute of Integral Studies

INTERESTS

In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, traveling, and reading. I enjoy plays, the ballet and opera.

MY THERAPY STYLE and Approach

I provide psychoanalytic psychotherapy that is powerful and confidential. My intention is to create a supported and safe environment to explore issues that are causing painful symptoms. Many of my patients come weekly while others prefer to come more frequently to find more relief and stability in their life.

SPECIALTIES

• relationship issues and couples therapy

• depression and mood disorders

• anxiety/stress

• trauma/PTSD

• LGBTQI couples and gender issues

• grief and loss

EDUCATION + TRAININGS

I received my education from the California Institute of Integral Studies and San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis. I have studied a range of approaches from classical psychoanalytic theories, the dreamwork of Jungian theory, to the contemporary psychoanalytic theories that we have today.

2019-2021 PPTP Program at SFCP Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program for Adults: Advanced Training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy for Adults.

2016-2019 Psychoanalytic Couples Psychotherapy Program (PCPG) for Couples: Advanced Training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy for Couples.

2015- (ongoing) Psychoanalytic Consultation with Shelley Nathans, PhD, Israel Katz, MD and Leora Benioff, PhD.

2014-15 EFT Core Skills Training with Rebecca Jorgensen, PhD

2014 Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples Externship with Sue Johnson, PhD and Rebecca Jorgensen, PhD

2012-2013 AEDP Essential Skills with Karen-Pando Mars, MFT et al. 

2011-2012 AEDP Core Training for Couples with David Mars, PhD

2011 Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy Externship with Diana Fosha, PhD,

2010-2014 (ongoing) Couples Consultation Group with Michael Klein, PhD

2009-2012 CIIS Integral Counseling Center: Practicum and Internship training.

San Francisco Marriage and Couples Center

In 2013, my colleagues and I co-founded The San Francisco Marriage and Couples Center in order to provide modern, dynamic, and progressive treatment to help couples and individuals improve their relationships. 

www.sanfranciscomarriagecenter.com

BAY AREA GESTALT INSTITUTE

In 2011, my colleagues and I co-founded the Bay Area Gestalt Institute in San Francisco, CA. BAGI’s vision is that you have an experience that is healing, provides lasting change in your life, and expands self-awareness. For more information on low fee or sliding scale therapy, please visit:

www.bagisf.org

Step 1

Schedule a 20-30 minute phone call. This gives us a chance to discuss what is going on, what you're looking for, and find a great fit. Either schedule an appointment in our online calendar, fill out our form or call us at (415) 494-7074. 

Step 2

Speak to our trained, master’s level therapists who offer a 30-minute confidential consultation. 

During your phone consultation ask questions, get direct feedback about how we work and assess whether our therapists are the right fit for you. 

Step 3

Receive personalized matches from a therapist who takes your goals and finds you a qualified therapist. No surveys and no algorithms. Trained staff find and review each match.

Step 4

Choose the therapist you like best to fit your needs, availability, and goals. Then start scheduling your weekly online teletherapy sessions within the same day.