In order to help you decide whether you wish to talk with me, I'll share with you some ways that I work and who I am. With nearly two decades as a licensed clinical psychologist, and eleven years as a psychoanalyst, I have the training and experience to help you reach your goals. In addition to the issues that bring people to therapy, I find that everyone makes use of therapy somewhat differently.
As we work together I'll tune into your style. I'll get to know your vulnerabilities, and I'll seek out your strengths, for I know that you are far more than the sum of your difficulties.
As we work together I'll tune into your style. I'll get to know your vulnerabilities, and I'll seek out your strengths, for I know that you are far more than the sum of your difficulties.
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My clinical training includes two Doctor of Psychology degrees.
The first was in clinical psychology.
It gave me a broad background in clinical work and allowed me to become a licensed psychologist (California License PSY19679).
My second PsyD degree was in psychoanalysis.
It spanned another five years of specialized coursework, plus intensive clinical hours, as I learned to help people find their way through very deep, fundamental changes.
Since graduating from the Newport Psychoanalytic Institute in 2008, I've been involved there in numerous ways.
The first was in clinical psychology.
It gave me a broad background in clinical work and allowed me to become a licensed psychologist (California License PSY19679).
My second PsyD degree was in psychoanalysis.
It spanned another five years of specialized coursework, plus intensive clinical hours, as I learned to help people find their way through very deep, fundamental changes.
Since graduating from the Newport Psychoanalytic Institute in 2008, I've been involved there in numerous ways.
I view psychotherapy as a creative process-one that helps people achieve the life they want.
Using my knowledge and experience, I'll bring new perspectives to the table, but equally important is the collaboration that we'll build together.
Our interactions create new answers that neither of us would have found alone.
When you come to a session, we'll start with whatever's on your mind.
If you have nothing on your mind, that's okay too; we'll simply find our way into the session together.
If you are struggling mightily with getting through the day or you have time-sensitive issues to decide, we'll stay with your immediate concerns.
Using my knowledge and experience, I'll bring new perspectives to the table, but equally important is the collaboration that we'll build together.
Our interactions create new answers that neither of us would have found alone.
When you come to a session, we'll start with whatever's on your mind.
If you have nothing on your mind, that's okay too; we'll simply find our way into the session together.
If you are struggling mightily with getting through the day or you have time-sensitive issues to decide, we'll stay with your immediate concerns.
If your concerns are longstanding or affect many parts of your life, then psychoanalysis can be especially appropriate.
People who thrive on understanding themselves and others are also great candidates for psychoanalytic therapy.
The earliest seeds of psychoanalytic thought have grown into a profuse garden of theories.
Traditionally, the analyst was an authority and a knower of truth.
Current analytic theories combine the richness of the past with advances in infant research, neurobiology, culture, complexity theory and philosophy.
People who thrive on understanding themselves and others are also great candidates for psychoanalytic therapy.
The earliest seeds of psychoanalytic thought have grown into a profuse garden of theories.
Traditionally, the analyst was an authority and a knower of truth.
Current analytic theories combine the richness of the past with advances in infant research, neurobiology, culture, complexity theory and philosophy.
People's identities vary tremendously, and for some, the terms that feel right can shift and change.
Therapy for people who are gender diverse is a specialized area of practice.
The therapist needs specific knowledge about medical, legal, social, political, family, work place, and minority stress/safety issues.
At the same time, empathy must be front and center.
This is my approach-both for my clients and for their loved ones.
For the past several years I've led a reading group for therapists specializing in gender diversity.
Therapy for people who are gender diverse is a specialized area of practice.
The therapist needs specific knowledge about medical, legal, social, political, family, work place, and minority stress/safety issues.
At the same time, empathy must be front and center.
This is my approach-both for my clients and for their loved ones.
For the past several years I've led a reading group for therapists specializing in gender diversity.
Becoming a skilled clinician is a special journey.
It works best when intellect and intuition are in sync.
Intellectually, the journey is complicated by the vast and varied approaches to psychotherapy.
Each theory holds different ideas about what constitutes success, and also about how we get there.
Furthermore, our theories are like musical notes, as we must play them on the instruments of our own personalities.
We can't help but do things differently from each other, no matter how similar our views might be.
It works best when intellect and intuition are in sync.
Intellectually, the journey is complicated by the vast and varied approaches to psychotherapy.
Each theory holds different ideas about what constitutes success, and also about how we get there.
Furthermore, our theories are like musical notes, as we must play them on the instruments of our own personalities.
We can't help but do things differently from each other, no matter how similar our views might be.
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