I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, working with individuals and couples for over 25 years. I believe strongly in the benefits of processing the challenges of life with a supportive and open-minded "witness" in order to get perspective and make hard decisions. I worked with families at Children's Hospital and PsyCare Inc. in San Diego, before opening my private practice in 2003.
Much of my work focuses on helping my clients find acceptance in themselves in order to listen to their own voices and create a fulfilling life. I believe that each of my clients is an expert in their own lives. In that way, our sessions become a joint process rather than an "expert/patient" experience,
I believe that the goal of "happiness" we are all striving for, is not that of elation, but inner peace. Without an understanding of this subtle difference, many of us can find ourselves on a slightly different path than we have intended.
My goal with clients is to create a natural and comfortable setting, in which individuals feel accepted and supported. Life is full of challenges and we all face experiences we haven't necessarily expected or planned for.
Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and for my clients to have the space to express anything they need to say in a safe, confidential and judgement free space. We will set (flexible) goals for further sessions and confirm plans for moving forward.
