Reach Your True Potential

Quality therapy is about far more than managing symptoms—it is a collaborative space to clear internal friction and build a life that feels purposeful, grounded, and deeply fulfilling.

While we work together to resolve what is holding you back—whether anxiety, low mood, burnout, or relational stress—symptom relief is just the starting point. The ultimate goal is helping you cultivate lasting emotional resilience, authentic self-compassion, and clarity of direction.

Doctoral Rigor, Modern Science & Contemplative Depth

As a licensed psychologist with over two decades of clinical experience, my priority is creating an environment of warmth, discretion, and psychological depth.

My practice provides confidential therapy and coaching for discerning adults, couples, and families across California. I view therapy not merely as a way to manage stress or symptoms, but as an active, collaborative partnership designed to help you resolve internal friction, deepen your relationships, and live with genuine purpose and vitality.

An Integrative Framework

Human experience is complex and nuanced. Rather than forcing your circumstances into a single rigid model, our work draws upon a tailored synthesis of modern psychological science, neurobiology, and practical wisdom:

• Cognitive & Behavioral Clarity: Restructuring unhelpful thought loops, habits, and automatic stress patterns.

• Nervous System Regulation: Calming chronic fight-or-flight states to restore emotional balance, focus, and clarity.

• Focused Attention & Strategic Insight: Utilizing state-dependent focus (trained under Dr. Michael Yapko) to align unconscious habits with your conscious goals.

• Relational & Personal Growth: Strengthening communication, boundaries, and interpersonal connections.

Eastern Contemplative Wisdom & Neuroscience

A defining dimension of my work is bridging modern brain science with Eastern mindfulness. Research shows that training the mind in presence reshapes neural pathways—fostering resilience, mental clarity, and emotional balance.

My understanding of these disciplines is grounded in seven years lived in Asia studying Eastern philosophy, including extensive meditative retreats and formal training alongside accomplished contemplative teachers.

When aligned with your goals, we integrate practical mindfulness and self-compassion practices into our work, equipping you with practical internal tools to navigate life’s transitions with grace and self-respect.

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

Education & Credentials

• Licensed Psychologist: California License #PSY18800 (Practicing since 2001)

• Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology: University of Texas at Austin (APA Accredited)

• M.A. in Developmental Psychology: Teachers College, Columbia University

• B.A. in Psychology: University of California, Santa Cruz

“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.”

– Nido Qubein