I am an experienced clinical therapist. I accept many popular insurances and credit cards, including sliding scale fees. Over the years, I have developed expertise and insights that you will find invaluable. I work with persons aged 21 and older, including folks in their "Golden Years." I provide Virtual Sessions in my practice on HIPPA secured platforms. I am Licensed in California, USA. I am an eclectic counselor utilizing the perfect blend of effective methods that you and he agree are best suited for you. I am also a Master Hypnotist Consultant and can utilize those skills to power your conscious- subconscious connection for positive results. I also has extensive Mind-Body training and skills, such as EFT ("Tapping") to further assist your progress in achieving success. Whether you are interested in pragmatic problem-solving - or "going deep into the roots" - or somewhere in the middle, I will help you to find your starting point and collaborate with you in many effective ways.Taking the first step toward counseling might feel overwhelming, but the fact that you’re reading this shows your readiness to make a change. Maybe you’re wondering if your situation is too complicated—or not “big enough”—to seek support. Whatever brought you here, I am able to listen and support you. Sharing your story can create space for new perspectives and reveal the solutions you’ve been searching for. Together, with me, we can work toward building the confidence, clarity, and tools you need to feel better and move forward. Don't face life’s challenges alone! Everyone deserves support when life is challenging. Many people who’ve felt the same way you do have found clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose through working with me.
Anticipating the first step toward counseling can feel challenging for many people, but the fact that you’re here shows your willingness to make a change. Maybe you’re wondering if your situation is too complicated—or not “big enough”—to seek support? Whatever brought you here, I’m here to listen and support you. Support and clarify your goals and bring them into fruition. Sharing your story can create space for new perspectives and reveal the solutions you’ve been searching for. Together, we can work toward building the confidence, clarity, and tools you need to feel better and move forward. Life can bring moments of feeling down, anxious, or stuck—these are natural parts of being human. Sometimes, they stem from tough transitions, conflicts, or overwhelming situations. In our sessions, we’ll work together to explore practical tools and strategies that can help you feel more grounded, confident, and empowered to take on life’s challenges. You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. Everyone deserves support when life feels heavy. Many people who’ve felt the way you do have found clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose through our work together. In our sessions, we’ll uncover practical tools and insights that help you move forward with greater ease, confidence, and focus. I am passionate about helping you uncover your unique strengths and solutions that are authentic, manageable, and empowering. My goal is to guide you in becoming the best version of yourself by addressing your challenges while equipping you with practical tools for lasting growth. Together, we’ll build skills and techniques to navigate future obstacles with confidence, resilience, and clarity, so you can continue thriving long after our time together. . A bit about my approach to therapy I bring an open mind, active listening, and clear communication to foster a collaborative process centered on your goals. By leveraging your strengths and everyday experiences, we’ll find balance, gain insight, and problem-solve effectively. I also enjoy weaving in your interests, hobbies, and humor to help break through frustrations and create progress that feels meaningful. What you can expect from our first session: I strive to create a space where clients feel truly heard, supported, and empowered to explore their thoughts and emotions. My goal is for every client to walk away with a renewed sense of confidence, a deeper understanding of themselves, and a genuine happiness that com
I work together with clients to formulate goals and objectives that are clear, organized and effective in improving a person's situation and personal well-being. The blend of strategies, methods and techniques often synergise into results that can be quicker and more powerful than many expect because of the whole brain - conscious and subconscious work that we can utilize by several techniques and methods. The mind-body connection via treatment is another powerful tool I use in counseling. You select the goals, changes and improvements and help in selecting the treatment options that I educate and explain to you. Specialties Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder) Communication issues - Developing effective interpersonal skills in relationships with partners, families, and co-workers; using healthy methods of communication to convey needs and wants - also to respond effectively and comfortably to others. Phobias & fears - Providing techniques and support to overcome intense fear, anxiety, and panic related to specific triggers, such as heights , public speaking, social situations, work performance, crowded spaces and more. Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect. Sports psychology - Navigating mental roadblocks to physical and athletic performance goals; optimizing personal and team performances through several methods utilizing the conscious and subconscious. Unlock your deepest potential and open the doors that lead to peak performance. Do what the Pros do! Performance anxiety - Underperforming, due to anxiety, stress, low self confidence and a gap in your self belief can be overcome with several methods and techniques that are already within you. Increase your motivation, effort and results by a combination of proven techniques, self discovery and strategic action taking plans. This is often used for success in helping work, school and performance related challenges.
I am passionate about helping you uncover your unique strengths and solutions that are authentic, manageable, and empowering. My goal is to guide you in becoming the best version of yourself by addressing your challenges while equipping you with practical tools for lasting growth. Together, we’ll build skills and techniques to navigate future obstacles with confidence, resilience, and clarity, so you can continue thriving long after our time together. . A bit about my approach to therapy I bring an open mind, active listening, and clear communication to foster a collaborative process centered on your goals. By leveraging your strengths and everyday experiences, we’ll find balance, gain insight, and problem-solve effectively. I also enjoy weaving in your interests, hobbies, and humor to help break through frustrations and create progress that feels meaningful. What you can expect from our first session: I strive to create a space where clients feel truly heard, supported, and empowered to explore their thoughts and emotions. My goal is for every client to walk away with a renewed sense of confidence, a deeper understanding of themselves, and a genuine happiness that comes from making meaningful progress in their lives. Together, we’ll work to uncover your strengths, navigate challenges, and build the tools you need to thrive.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
This treatment allows a client to help sort out thoughts, feelings and actions in a factual and rational way - which is very helpful when emotions and stress/worry affect clear thinking and decisions.
Psychoeducation
This method allows for us to both teach and understand your feelings , mood and emotions in a clear understandable way - which allows direct ways to improve your thoughts, feelings and emotions in a direct and effective way.
Psychodynamic
Many times behavior and mood patterns are developed in early life via family and environmental dynamics that carry over throughout life. When those dynamic forming thought and behavioral patterns are not helpful or no longer pertinent to your current stage in life. This treatment helps identify them and how to re-structure for improved and healthier thinking and behavioral patterns.
Hypnotherapy
Where appropriate - hypnosis can be very effective for two main areas:1. Habit Control. 2.Helping Anxiety related conditions such as phobias, fears, performance at work, sports and life in general. When combined with above listed therapy modalities - positive changes extend beyond improved habits and performance - it can vastly contribute to you becoming your " best self."
Mind-body approach
A relatively new - but very effective technique that can augment your counseling is called Emotional Freedom Technique. (EFT), or "Tapping." By identifying stuck feelings and emotions that are creating emotional blocks that lead to various symptoms associated with stress, anxiety, phobias, etc. we can help you get them "un-stuck" and emotional relief follows and a lessening of both symptoms and discomfort begins. You will learn where to "tap" with your own fingers on energy points in the body to begin the process.