I am a clinical psychologist licensed in California since 2001. I have extensive experience working with addictions, life stage changes, and family dynamics. I have worked with children, teens, and adults. I am especially interested in the aging process as it relates to geriatrics. I understand the grief and loss individuals experience as they enter the next stage of life. My expertise is in psychological testing and the information tests provide in diagnosing and working with various personality types. My approach to therapy is help individuals find their own strengths and potential through motivational inquiries and skill building.
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexual assault and abuse
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
CA Psychologist 17120