It takes courage to reach out and seek help - to not go it alone. And there is wisdom in this reaching, it is part of an innate drive towards growth and healing through connection with another. |
how I work
My style as a therapist is warm, interactive and nonjudgmental, and a relationship of trust and respect is the foundation of my work.
The style of psychotherapy I practice is firmly grounded in psychodynamic theory and is often informed by AEDP, mindfulness of experience in the present moment, work within the therapeutic relationship, somatics and attachment theory. I am happy to talk with you to explain what I mean by these terms and what these approaches look like in my work with clients. My many years of experience as a lawyer/ business professional and my experience in long term relationship and as a parent also inform my work as a therapist. |
People who have a mindfulness practice and are seeking therapy that integrates with their beliefs and way of being in the world, people who have had a prior challenging experience in therapy, and people looking to make changes in how they relate to others and the world around them often find our work to be deeply fulfilling and meaningful.
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experience
I am a Faculty Member of the AEDP Institute, have provided therapy to adult individual for over 10 years, and work with clients from a wide range of backgrounds, who identify in many different ways, and who are wanting to heal, have better relationships, and thrive.
I have taught nationally and internationally on AEDP, the use of the therapist's self, healing trauma and working with transformational affects. I also helped to spearhead the launch of the Berkeley Initiative for Mindfulness in Law at UC Berkeley Law and serve as co-chair of the AEDP Research Committee helping to oversee a large-scale AEDP outcome research project based on 16-session AEDP treatment. |
credentials
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (working with individuals on both internal and relational issues - MFC 50731). In addition to working with clients, I consult with licensed therapists seeking to deepen their practice of AEDP and offer trainings in AEDP, relational therapy and attachment theory.
I received my undergraduate degree from Princeton University, a JD/MBA degree from New York University and an MA in Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies. |
areas of focus
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