Maybe you used to be creative when you were young, but somewhere along the line you stopped. And even though you're successful in your life, it feels like something is missing. I work with people to reclaim their creativity and unleash their full expression: the wild parts of themselves, the tender and vulnerable parts, as well as the playful and goofy and weird parts. I guide clients in reconnecting to their intuitive creativity through all forms of art and play. It turns out that everything we loved to do when we were little, like singing and painting and making messes--are a gateway to our joy and vitality now. I am passionate about this work, not just because it's really fun, but also because it is a vehicle for listening to our inner knowing, and figuring out where we're not aligned in our lives and need to switch things up. It's also a doorway into our deep shadow, the places that need healing and that we don't always let see the light of day. That's where I bring in my more "traditional" therapist chops and we dive into powerful processes to heal old wounds and free you up from patterns that are no longer serving you.
I provide women's groups, psychotherapy, couples counseling, and communication coaching in the Bay Area to adults who want to live more authentic, empowered, and connected lives, and who want to be kinder to themselves along the way. My comfortable and private office is conveniently located in North Berkeley, about a ten-minute walk from Downtown Berkeley BART and Cal campus. I also provide trainings in Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to therapists and other helping professionals.
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I specialize in helping women recognize & amplify inner resources to recover from trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression while attending to the important relationships in their lives. To meet this goal, in addition to my individual psychotherapy sessions, I offer a Women's Self-Compassion Daylong to help women transform their inner critic to a compassionate and loving voice. If you want to learn these skills, join me in my next Daylong See my website for more information.
My therapy style is engaging, warm, and down to earth. I am big on dialogue and direct communication and will never just stare at you in silence. I work collaboratively with clients to identify areas of their life in need of growth and change. I support clients with developing a deeper understanding of their life stories through a lens of compassion, empathy and strength. I am specialized in ADHD, anxiety, depression and trauma and often address how these issues are interrelated. I work with clients to better understand the role their diagnosis plays in their lives by challenging negative beliefs and creating more self compassion. I believe in a growth mindset and making small changes to lead to profound healing and happiness.
Psychotherapy (talk therapy) focused on improving mood, anxiety, relationships, and addictions. My background includes outpatient and residential experience with addiction problems, severe depression, anxieties, and relationship difficulties. My clients include adolescents, couples, families, and adults. My education background is a Bachelors in Psychology and a Masters in Counseling Psychology, Transpersonal Specialization. Call for Consult and Appointment! $80 per 50 minutes, Free 20 minute consult by phone. Anthem insurance only at this time (must verify by phone). Cash/Credit/Check OK.
