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My Approach

I see myself as a guide, support and teacher for individuals and couples who are looking for answers that come from just living life - our pain, disappointments, lack of self confidence, being with difficult emotions and transitions, and finding self compassion. 

My hope for therapy is more than creating the absence of symptoms and problems - it is that therapy brings aliveness, joy, ease, true happiness, peace and vibrant health. 

In 2007, I was introduced to mindfulness and meditation through a program called MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction), which was life changing. Since then, I have studied many aspects of mindful principles, meditation, and Buddhist Psychology, which I have integrated into my work. I offer guidance on how to apply mindfulness to the challenges my clients face in their own lives. Mindfulness-based psychotherapy has a way of helping us learn how to have pain and a sense of well-being, stability, and ease all at the same time. 

If somehow my words, my presence here, has touched you and you think I might be part of your healing, please contact me and we can speak in person, by phone or over Zoom.

Education and Certifications

InsightLA 2015-2021

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teachers Practicum with Christiane Wolf, MD.  Specializing in Chronic Pain and Illness

Dedicated to the Dharma Training - Buddhist Teachings

Bioenergetic Therapy Training  1994-1998
Certified Bioenergetic Analyst

IBP Integrative Body Psychotherapy  1983-1988
Certified Practitioner and Teacher

Antioch University  1983-1986
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

Sonoma State University 1974-1976
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science & Planning

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