Helping Clients Live Better Lives
I have been a practicing Psychologist for over 25 years with a primary focus on children, adolescents and adults, especially regarding relationship and family issues. I also provide Psychological Consulting to individual clinicians, organizations and agencies.
My Background
I became a Psychologist because I have always enjoyed working with people. I was a camp counselor for many years and was introduced to psychology by shadowing a psychologist at the University of Illinois where my mother worked as a speech pathologist. I really like helping folks and trying to figure out what was not working well in people's lives and relationships.
Center for Behavioral Healthcare
Co-Founder and Co-Director
Centinela Child Guidance Clinic
Chief Psychologist
Children's Hospital of San Francisco
Chief Psychologist-Child and Family Center
My approach to psychotherapy is very practical and my style is interactive
I integrate an understanding of the past, particularly if there is a history of trauma, to make and implement a plan for addressing the present and the future. While I usually meet individually with clients, I invite parents, partners and other family members when relevant and appropriate.
Working With Both Kids and Adults
Throughout my training and career I have always balanced my work with adults with my work with children and teens. Even when working in children’s clinics or hospitals I always worked with adults in my private psychotherapy practice. Through my experience working with adults and children, I moved into working with parents and with couples.
Choosing Me
There are a number of important qualities that help make me an effective Psychologist.
Responsive
Urgent calls get a fast response
Experienced
Practicing for over 25 years
Understanding
Trustworthy with a sense of humility