About
My work is guided by the tenet, Life is Relationship. If we can trust our stories to a therapist, that therapeutic relationship can transform us. Self-acceptance, and calm return. I listen compassionately to others to understand what is inhibiting their motivation and self-confidence. I consider lifestyle practices, relationships, use of substances; healthy and unhealthy habits, and one's sense of belonging. My clients and I together identify what helps them change. Some practices and tools I use to guide my work are: talk therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness and stress management practices derived from Yogic philosophy and practices. I embrace creating relationship with others, deepening trust within the relationship to address what is disturbing balance in one's life. Specialties include: trauma, addictions, self identity, grief and loss and mood and anxiety disorders; work transitions and long distant relationship. For 30+ years I've worked in community mental health and in private practice in the Bay Area. Diversity has been the cornerstone of all my experience. I am naturally approachable in working across cultures, religious/spiritual beliefs, lifestyles; with issues of discrimination and with individuals who are more privileged.
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| Qualifications: | New College of California |
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| Academic Suffixes: | MA, MFT |
| Expertise: | Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety, Cancer, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Emotional Disturbance, Other, Grief, Life Coaching, Narcissistic Personality, Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Use, Transgender, Trauma and PTSD, Women |
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