I am a licensed psychotherapist in San Francisco, and I invite you to explore this site to find out more about my work. You're also welcome to give me a call at: (415) 778-5500. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have. You can arrange an initial phone conversation by calling me at (415) 778-5500 and leaving a message. I'll return your call as soon as I can.
During our call we will talk about your situation, what difficulties you're experiencing, what you're looking for, and the work that I do. There is no charge for this initial conversation, and no obligation to schedule a session. These conversations generally last anywhere from 5 - 25 minutes. I do both short-term and longer-term work with people, and the length of time in therapy depends a lot on the kinds of issues you want help with.
In some situations, goals can be attained in a relatively short period. However, more complex and difficult issues require a regular commitment to psychotherapy if genuine progress is what you're hoping for.
During our call we will talk about your situation, what difficulties you're experiencing, what you're looking for, and the work that I do. There is no charge for this initial conversation, and no obligation to schedule a session. These conversations generally last anywhere from 5 - 25 minutes. I do both short-term and longer-term work with people, and the length of time in therapy depends a lot on the kinds of issues you want help with.
In some situations, goals can be attained in a relatively short period. However, more complex and difficult issues require a regular commitment to psychotherapy if genuine progress is what you're hoping for.
Services
We start where you are.
I ask questions, and I listen with care, an inquiring mind, and an open heart.
I share my thoughts in an honest and direct way, and I actively engage with you about the changes you want to make in your life.
Together we develop a plan to help you realize your goals.
I draw on my years of experience and training in different therapeutic approaches to help you create good changes in how you feel, in your relationships, and in your life.
Therapy can take different forms depending on the kinds of issues a person needs help with.
I ask questions, and I listen with care, an inquiring mind, and an open heart.
I share my thoughts in an honest and direct way, and I actively engage with you about the changes you want to make in your life.
Together we develop a plan to help you realize your goals.
I draw on my years of experience and training in different therapeutic approaches to help you create good changes in how you feel, in your relationships, and in your life.
Therapy can take different forms depending on the kinds of issues a person needs help with.
Hypnosis is gentle, guided inner work done in a relaxed and focused state usually with eyes closed.
This state is called "trance."
By shifting into trance, we enter a state in which we are more in touch with unconscious processes.
It is a state where deep learning, healing, and change are more available.
Stop smoking: 3 sessions total.
The first 2 sessions are focused on laying a foundation and learning strategies.
The 3rd session is the hypnosis, and it is scheduled on the day (or day after) your last cigarette.
This state is called "trance."
By shifting into trance, we enter a state in which we are more in touch with unconscious processes.
It is a state where deep learning, healing, and change are more available.
Stop smoking: 3 sessions total.
The first 2 sessions are focused on laying a foundation and learning strategies.
The 3rd session is the hypnosis, and it is scheduled on the day (or day after) your last cigarette.
My work with you and your partner begins with my providing an emotionally safe environment in which each of you can bring up the "tough subjects" needing to be addressed.
Through in-depth discussions we explore these issues from each person's perspective.
I do not judge or take sides in this process.
Instead, I work with you to clarify and improve your communication, to deepen mutual understanding, and to help you create solutions.
We also focus on enhancing what is best in your relationship.
These conversations are a chance to get back in touch with the positive feelings which brought you together in the first place and to actively generate more of what is most loving in your connection with each other.
Through in-depth discussions we explore these issues from each person's perspective.
I do not judge or take sides in this process.
Instead, I work with you to clarify and improve your communication, to deepen mutual understanding, and to help you create solutions.
We also focus on enhancing what is best in your relationship.
These conversations are a chance to get back in touch with the positive feelings which brought you together in the first place and to actively generate more of what is most loving in your connection with each other.
Below are some quotations I have collected from a variety of sources.
Most are short, and a few are longer.
I include them on this site because you may find one among them that stirs something true within you or that is of support in some way.
It may be that when we no longer know what to do, we have come to our real work, and when we no longer know which way to go, we have begun our real journey.
The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths.
Most are short, and a few are longer.
I include them on this site because you may find one among them that stirs something true within you or that is of support in some way.
It may be that when we no longer know what to do, we have come to our real work, and when we no longer know which way to go, we have begun our real journey.
The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths.
My office hours are from 11am to 9pm Tuesday through Thursday, and from 10 to 5:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
I do have a sliding scale for people whose financial situation is difficult.
If I can't slide as low as you need, I do my best to provide you with referrals to more affordable treatment options.
Feel free to call for more information.
I am not currently contracted with any insurance companies.
I would be classified as an "out-of-network provider."
If we were to work together, you might be able to get some reimbursement from your insurance depending on the terms of your policy.
I do have a sliding scale for people whose financial situation is difficult.
If I can't slide as low as you need, I do my best to provide you with referrals to more affordable treatment options.
Feel free to call for more information.
I am not currently contracted with any insurance companies.
I would be classified as an "out-of-network provider."
If we were to work together, you might be able to get some reimbursement from your insurance depending on the terms of your policy.
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