About Me

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY 29817) in private practice. I work with adults and children and specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the treatment of depression, anxiety, and relationship problems.​

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I graduated from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, Palo-Alto, CA, with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. I have a Master's degree in Psychology, and a Bachelor's degree in Buddhist Psychology (the implementation of Buddhist principles in the practice of psychology), from Naropa University, Boulder, CO. Although I do not practice Buddhism, the Buddhist principles of mindfulness, Love & kindness (empathy), and the need to remove/reduce one's sufferings coincide with my values as a psychologist. I employ a cognitive-behavioral approach to treatment and use powerful interventions to enhance our progress. 

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My four-legged assistant, Riley, is a certified therapy dog, together we provide K-9 Assisted Therapy. Riley is a six-year-old Black Lab mix. He is calm, obedient, and friendly. He has a quiet manner and is very gentle with children. (If you have any concerns or allergies, please let me know in advance).

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CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapeutic approach that deals with our perceptions and behaviors. It explains how our thoughts influence the way we behave and how our emotions influence the way we think ...

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Depression

Depression has many faces and although it is generally characterized by a low negative mood and irritability, there are many more specifications to consider ...

Anxiety

Anxiety disorders pertain to a ​variety of symptoms triggered by fear. Whether the source of fear is real or not, the symptoms tend to be rather extreme and often lead to the fear of fear itself ...

Trauma

Trauma is an emotional and psychological response to a distressing event that is life-threatening or could cause serious injury. An exposure to violence that is physical, emotional, or sexual ...

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OCD

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety related disorder. Individuals struggling with OCD struggle with invasive thoughts that often cause them to develop a set of ritualistic behaviors (compulsions) as an attempt to  ...

Child & Adolescent

Like adults, children can be affected by life stressors. Children do well with routine. Predictability provides children with something stable and safe to lean ...