HAPPINESS IS YOUR BIRTHRIGHT

CHANGE IS POSSIBLE, AND YOU DESERVE IT.


  • Addiction

    If you or a loved one is struggling with challenges around alcohol or drug use, (or process addictions around internet use, gaming, or porn), please reach out to me. I have been helping people with similar challenges for over 20 years, and I would be happy to share with you proven techniques that have helped many people live happier lives free from active addiction.

  • Setting and Reaching Goals

    I am passionate about helping people maximize their potential in order to achieve their goals and live the life of their dreams. Whether your goal is to open a business, complete a graduate degree or retire early, therapy can provide the support that is needed to allow yourself to dream big dreams and and accomplish them.

  • Depression & Anxiety

    Nearly one in ten Americans is experiencing depression at any given point, and rates of anxiety are frequently over 25%. Both conditions make life extra challenging. Fortunately, there are proven techniques to alleviate depression and anxiety and help people return to their normal lives.

  • Feeling Stuck?

    Almost everyone feels stuck in their life at some point. Maybe you are not sure what changes need to occur in order to have a greater sense of purpose and more happiness in your life. Or, maybe you know the next step, but could use some support to overcome procrastination. Therapy can help you chart a course and get moving in the right direction.

  • High Achieving Individuals

    Sustaining success and peak performance has unique challenges. I support high achieving individuals who strive to maximize personal satisfaction while balancing demanding career and family obligations with the need for self-care, personal exploration, and downtime to sustain their energy and creativity.

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My Approach

- We all possess an inner wisdom that can guide us to a peaceful life and authentic happiness. Therapy can help you actualize that wisdom. Life is full of setbacks and other challenges. Therapy can help you transform life’s difficulties into tools for greater self-understanding and the motivation to make valuable changes.

- Therapy can help you identify and remove the obstacles to happiness and whatever is negatively impacting your ability to achieve your goals and live your best life. We will engage in the change process collaboratively, starting where you are right now, and proceeding at your pace.

There are many scientifically proven psychotherapy techniques to help people gain insight and make important changes. I use a combination of several therapeutic modalities depending on each person’s treatment goals. In general, I integrate a Positive Psychology / Solutions Focused perspective using Psychodynamic and Attachment Theory and Cognitive Behavioral Interventions.

About Me

Professionally

My first career was in financial services with a Fortune 500 company. I had a longstanding goal to manage my own business, so I started a business, successfully managed it for many years, and then sold it to fund the next goal. Along the way, I was fortunate to work with several outstanding therapists who helped me better understand myself and then both set and accomplish significant personal and professional goals. My personal therapy sparked my passion for psychotherapy which eventually lead to setting the goal to earn a doctorate degree and become a licensed clinical psychologist. For me, it is a privilege and an honor to use both my life experience and my clinical training to help people overcome life’s many challenges and live their best lives, whether that is striving to maximize their potential, or just enjoying a peaceful work life balance with their loved ones.

Personally

I grew up in the Midwest, started my career on the East Coast, and for the last 25 years have settled in California. I am a major boating enthusiast, both power and sailboats. I have done extensive blue water cruising throughout the Caribbean and on the West Coast from Vancouver to Mexico. In addition to meeting with clients in my Beverly Hills office, I frequently conduct therapy over confidential video conferencing from my current boat in Los Angeles.