I am a depth-oriented clinical psychologist who treats clinical symptoms through traditional talk therapy. I treat depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and mind-body symptoms without a clear medical origin (psychosomatics). I specialize in spiritual, religious, and existential issues. I earned a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, a leading school for depth psychology in the world.
My approach comes from the older European lineages of psychotherapy, viewing clinical symptoms as the meaningful suffering of the soul. For example, depression may be more than a chemical imbalance in the brain, occurring as a sensible response to failure and frustration in the story of one's life. Treating such symptoms means exploring the history and circumstances and gaining greater understanding of how and why such symptoms developed. Healing occurs by establishing a therapeutic relationship built on trust, care, respect, and understanding. Then, through use of effective interventions.
During the first session, we will establish expectations and goals and then begin treatment immediately, because people seek therapy hoping for relief as soon as possible. I will listen to learn and understand the problem sufficiently before offering interventions or a plan for treatment.
