Life brings transitions, challenges, and losses that can leave us feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or disconnected from ourselves and others. As an experienced therapist, psychologist, and marriage counselor, I provide individual and couples therapy for adults navigating life changes, relationship difficulties, emotional distress, and losses.A careful assessment is made at the beginning of therapy, and together, we develop an individualized and specific plan that combines direction, compassion, and a belief in our ability to make positive changes. Whether you're adjusting to an unexpected change, coping with the loss of someone or something important, questioning what comes next in your life, or wanting a closer connection to your spouse or partner, therapy can offer an opportunity for understanding, healing and renewed direction.
I have been a licensed psychologist in California since 1983. I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, a Certified Emotionally Focused Individual Therapist, and a Level 2 Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapist. I also have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I have practiced psychotherapy and couples counseling for over 35 years in the Sacramento area and have seen the fields of applied psychology, marriage counseling, premarital counseling, and couples counseling change and grow. We continue to develop and deepen our understanding of personal and interpersonal strengths, resilience, motivation, and coping. There is much we can do to have a better relationship with ourselves and with others.
Sometimes therapy goals involve acceptance; sometimes they involve change . We always strive for greater understanding of self and others. My goal is to create a therapeutic relationship in which we can work together with curiosity, respect, and a belief in the possibility of meaningful change.
