Therapy can help create a sense of security, confidence and well being. It can ease anxiety and provide support and clarity through life's uncertainties, stresses and transitions. I help clients ease anxiety by cultivating inner-resources--experiences that settle the system and bring about a positive felt-sense of safety. Tracking and growing these experiences creates the inner conditions needed for unraveling old patterns, facing difficulty, and for exploration. As a somatic therapist, I work in a way that keeps the body in mind. I hold a deep trust in the power of awareness, and understand therapy as a way to catalyze and support organic growth. I am a queer therapist and love supporting my community.
I specialize in life transitions related to relationships, family, career and education. I enjoy working with parents, including queer families, single parent families, blended families and other less traditional families. I see individuals and couples, and work with people of all sexual orientations and genders. Learn more about my specialties and approach to therapy.
I love the work of therapy and bring myself to it fully. I am inspired by attachment theory, and grateful for my understanding of the nervous system. I can become soap-box passionate about self-care. Learn more about me and what inspires my work.
Please contact me for an initial phone conversation and to set up an appointment. My office is in the Pill Hill area of Oakland, just north of Downtown and south of Rockridge and Temescal. It is accessible by BART and AC Transit. Learn more about contacting me, and about fees.
