Specialties
Depression, Low Self Esteem, or Shame
It's that feeling that you're somehow not good enough, not living up to some standard. Your inner critic is relentless. Most feelings of depression, anxiety anger and even relationship problems have their roots in shame. Find out if shame is at the root of your pain. Click here to learn more.
Anxiety and Stress
It may be that constant low-level stress you feel in your belly. Or you may have full fledged panic attacks. Your anxiety may be specific to social situations, public speaking, dating. Learn more about how I work with anxiety including shyness, social anxiety, avoidance, fears and phobias, stress and PTSD. Click here to learn more.
Marriage, Couples, and Relationship Counseling
We are social creatures. We crave closeness. We want to feel a sense of belonging and connection. But we don't always have the skills or understanding we need to stay connected. If you're fighting, feeling alone, dealing with jealousy, or distance, find out how I help couples and adult family members to resolve chronic arguing, lack of closeness, and emotional withdrawl. Click here to learn more.
Recovery/12-Step Support
Recovery is a life long process. The 12-Steps and the support of sober friends and sponsors are an amazing gift of healing and renewal. Sometimes, there are deeper issues to discover, anxiety or depression that recurs even though you work a solid program. Therapy can help you understand these aspects of your recovery and deepen your healing process. Click here to learn more.
Codependency/ACA
You're the one who's always doing for everyone else. You choose partners, friends, even bosses, who take advantage of you, your responsibility, your attention to detail. You're tired all the time. You feel like you have to be perfect. You can't tolerate conflict or disappointing others. Learn how to let go of codependency and learn to really honor your own needs. Click here to learn more.
Overeating, Compulsive or Emotional Eating
People of all shapes and sizes, men and women have issues with food. Like most compulsions, overeating is a signal that something else is wrong. Learn more about feeding your emotional hunger, so you don't have to turn to food to soothe your feelings. Click here to learn more.
Workaholism or Addiction to Achievement
If you're an over-achiever, you already know that there is no end to your striving. You may be proving yourself, over and over again to an inner critic. You may be chasing after a sense of security, worth or recognition that can only come from inside of you. Learn why "more is never enough" and what you can do about it - before you work yourself to death. Click here to learn more.
Midlife Crisis/Finding Purpose and Meaning
Are you wondering what you've been working so hard for? Have you been pursuing happiness only to find it's not where you thought it was? Have you been living the life someone else wanted for you (or that you wanted at twenty)? It doesn't matter how old you are, if it's time to change the direction of your life and you're not sure where to begin, Click here to learn more.
Writer's or Artist's Block: Reclaiming Your Creative Self
Are you a writer, artist, singer, dancer... who is not pursuing your art? Too many creative people are discouraged by experiences of rejection, loved ones who want you to be safe and practical, and self-limiting beliefs about being good enough or having what it takes. If you'd like a safe place to begin (or resume) exploring your creative side, then I encourage you to Click here to learn more.
Toxic Parents
If you grew up with toxic, self-absorbed or narcissistic parents, you may find it hard to trust people. It may be hard to believe that others will really like you for who you are. It may feel like you wear different masks - showing or hiding parts of yourself, depending on who you're with. You can reclaim your whole self, and in the process create great relationships with genuinely caring and emotionally available people. Click here to learn more.
Women's Issues
Whether you're dealing with motherhood or menopause, single or married, working or raising a family (or both), the demands on your time and energy may be overwhelming. For many women, it's hard to ask for help. And when we do, it's perceived as nagging. We hold ourselves up to unrealistic images of beauty and success. Therapy is a place to rediscover your truest self. Click here to learn more.
Men's Issues
Does it feel like you're playing a game, but no one has told you the rules? So many men I work with come in because their wives or girlfriends have given an ultimatum. Some men have lost a relationship, and don't know why. Understanding and getting along with women is mysterious and painful. And that's just what's happening at home. Add the stresses of work and keeping up with all that's expected, it's no wonder more men are turning to therapy for help. Click here to learn more.
Hypnotherapy for Anxiety, Addictions and Spiritual Growth
Learn about using Hypnotherapy in conjunction with traditional therapy or on its own as a tool for reducing anxiety and stress, cravings and urges, and connecting to your higher self. Click here to learn more.
Active Addictions/Early Recovery
If you're actively using or in your first 6-months of recovery from alcoholism or drug abuse, anorexia or bulimia, the emotional nature of therapy may be overwhelming. Please continue working your program and then check back. Because of the limits of individual practice, I don't work with people who may require medical intervention or urgent care. I do work with people who have at least six months of recovery and feel ready to explore the emotional aspects of their addiction. If you'd like help finding a therapist who can help with an active addiction or early recovery, you may find www.addictionsearch.com a helpful tool.
Schedule Consultation
Find out if therapy can help. Call for a free 30-minute consultation: (925)335-6441 or begin the scheduling process online by clicking here: Schedule Consultation. I generally respond to inquiries Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and will contact you as soon as possible.
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