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Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Assistant Professor (retired),
Stanford University School of Medicine
Consultant
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Welcome—I’m glad you’re here.

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I know that reaching out for support can feel like a difficult, complex process. It’s important that you feel safe and find someone with whom you can build a strong, trusting relationship.

I specialize in helping people reorient toward a values-based, meaningful, and vibrant "life worth living." I served as Clinical Assistant Professor and Attending Psychologist faculty at the Stanford University School of Medicine for ten years before transitioning to my private practice full-time. I am licensed in California and New York.

Since beginning my work in the field of mental health in 2008, I’ve helped hundreds of clients break free from anxiety, depression, perfectionism, substance use/addiction, burnout, mood disorders, struggles with assertiveness/boundaries, work dissatisfaction, and many other ineffective behaviors to help them focus on what truly matters: growth, wellness, joy, connection, and meaning.

I empower my clients to not only define an authentic life but also take meaningful concrete steps toward realizing it. I utilize evidence-based interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), addiction-focused psychotherapy, Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), medically-assisted psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma-focused interventions, self-compassion, and mindfulness-based therapies to help my clients achieve lasting change. Together, we build clear, vitalizing steps toward fulfillment. 

I actively work to integrate anti-racism, gender- and sexuality-affirming practices,  a culturally conscious lens and neuro-diversity affirming practices into my clinical care.
You are welcome here.  

Specialties

Anxiety & Mood Disorders

Emotion Dysregulation/DBT Skills

Perfectionism & OCD

Work-Life Balance & Burnout
Medical/Healthcare Providers

Psychedelic-assisted/
Ketamine Therapy
Psychedelic Integration
Trauma Processing (EMDR & IFS)

Substance Use & Addiction

Assertiveness & Communication

Autism/Neurodiversity Issues

Relationship Issues
Life Transitions 

LGBTQIA+ Issues

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