Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

My role is first and foremost to listen and to understand what you would like to change in your life. From there, we work together to discover practical ways to help you move away from suffering and toward greater peace and balance. I often suggest books, resources, and homework to give you continuity between sessions, and I welcome emails in between as part of your ongoing support. I use the word Counseling rather than Therapy because I believe that suffering—while painful—can also lead to growth. To me, “therapy” can sometimes imply that something is broken and needs to be fixed. Counseling, on the other hand, reflects the idea of walking alongside another human being for a time, finding new perspectives, and opening pathways for growth in the midst of life’s challenges—whether those challenges involve a struggling relationship, a loss of purpose, health difficulties, or other transitions we all face.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

In terms of experience, I bring to your sessions over 50 years of living life along with its ups and downs. I worked as an Entrepreneur for about half of my career starting up and managing a couple of companies. Then I fell flat on my face and had to re-group and used Counseling/Therapy as a means to re-craft my life and start a new chapter. It worked! Then I started a corporate career where I worked in creating new products and developing new business as well as consulting and even doing some advocacy work in Washington DC. Long story short, I can pull on a lot of life and work experiences to help you along your path while my training as a Therapist has given me the roadmap and structure to meet you wherever you are and get you the support that you need. When I was about 50, I felt burnt out with business and chasing money and felt a growing passion to find a way to be of service to others. Becoming a Therapist gave me new purpose and meaning as well as humility in my life. It is an honor to be allowed in as a witness to your story, your life and your challenges. My education is also varied; a Bachelor’s Degree from Syracuse University a long time ago, then an MBA from Harvard which was pretty cool and scary and then another Master’s degree in Counseling. I am licensed in California as an LMFT #53141

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

When you are feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed by relationship struggles, life transitions, or the weight of panic attacks, ADHD, PTSD, or other debilitating challenges, it can feel as though you are stuck—immobilized, uncertain of what to do, and even disconnected from your own feelings. I hear you. My role is to provide a safe and compassionate space where you can begin to sort through those difficult emotions, rediscover your strengths, and learn practical strategies to help you regain balance. Together, we will slow things down, clarify what you are experiencing, and identify the patterns or beliefs that may be keeping you from moving forward. Therapy with me is not about rushing to a quick fix, but about walking with you at a steady, supportive pace—helping you move from feeling overwhelmed to feeling more capable, connected, and grounded. Ultimately, our work together will help you take those first steps toward something new: a different way of experiencing yourself, your relationships, and your daily life with greater clarity and purpose.

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