As a licensed marriage and family therapist with a private practice in San Rafael, I enjoy working with groups, couples and individuals who want to deepen their understanding of themselves, change unhealthy patterns, and live life in a full and healthy way. It takes great courage to call a stranger to ask for help, and I respect and admire anyone who takes this step. My style is warm, collaborative and active -- together we create a safe environment to work on whatever it is you want to change, improve, or just talk about with a nonjudgmental person. My training includes both brief solution focused therapy as well as depth psychotherapy. To schedule an appointment or speak with me directly, please call 415-419-3565.

SPECIALTIES

• Reducing depression and anxiety
• Supporting people through life transitions such as becoming parents, career changes, separation/divorce, grief and loss, menopause, adolescents leaving home
• Helping couples improve communication, deepen intimacy, manage financial conflicts
• Enabling self expression and increasing creativity in all aspects of life
• Helping individuals develop intimate relationships
• Healing from childhood trauma (emotional, physical, sexual abuse)
• Increasing self esteem
• Helping people find more meaning and fulfillment in their lives by gaining a deeper understanding of themselves
• Facilitating support groups for women in transition

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

14 years clinical experience including private practice, school counseling and agency work.

5 years post-graduate training at Community Institute for Psychotherapy (CIP).

5 years supervising therapists in training at CIP.

6 years facilitating support groups for women with eating disorders and body image issues.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
• Community Institute for Psychotherapy, San Rafael, CA
• Beyond Hunger, San Rafael, CA
• Adopt A Family of Marin, San Rafael, CA

EDUCATION

MS, Dominican University, San Rafael, CA

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