My Work
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in San Diego, California. I work with people, partners, and families eager to re-ignite their motivation, re-discover their enthusiasm, improve their relationships, and re-learn a simple appreciation for what is.
For each of my clients I choose from among a variety of therapies. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Family Systems Therapy, as well as Mindfulness-based therapies such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I also make use of Hypnosis, Guided Meditation, and Mindfulness Skills.
My Philosophy
It is my privilege to meet with many fascinating human beings from across the globe and engage them in therapeutic work. I want to alleviate suffering, and help people feel better and enjoy life. Research demonstrates that our brains and minds are elastic, and I believe strongly that, regardless of the phase of life we are in, mechanisms exist within us to help us find and follow new paths.
My Background
The path that led me to my current work as a therapist was an unconventional one. I grew up in a multi-cultural and multi-faith environment, and started my career as a chemical engineer. Later I worked for 15 years at Fortune 500 companies as a Ph.D. bioorganic chemist. There, I enjoyed a successful career helping discover new medicines to fight various diseases. During these years, I realized that emotional well-being is equally important to the biological one and my interests evolved naturally into psychotherapy study and specialization.
My varied educational and professional experiences convince me that just as our cells repair and renew, so too can we repair and renew as individuals. Helping others achieve this is now my professional focus and personal passion.
Make an Appointment
If you need help charting a new path, or finding your way back to a path you have lost, I would love to help. Please get in touch.