Working with a therapist is a personal experience and the therapeutic relationship is a critical aspect of successful therapy.  I am available for a free consultation so we can meet face-to-face.  In the meantime, here is some information about me.

I am a California native and have lived in the South Bay since 1996.  Previously, I lived in Chicago, Illinois and in the San Francisco Bay Area.  I have been married for over 30 years and have three adult children.

Education

• My undergraduate studies were at University of California, Berkeley, and Santa Clara University. 
• My Masters in Clinical Counseling, with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, was awarded by Pepperdine University.
• I have a J.D. from University of California, Davis, School of Law (although I am not currently practicing law).  Prior to beginning my career as a psychotherapist, I practiced law in both California and Illinois.

Clinical Experience
I am currently in private practice working with individuals and couples. Previously, I was a psychotherapist at South Bay Center for Counseling (SBCC) in El Segundo counseling adults, adolescents, children, families and couples.  I was also a psychotherapist at The Center for Counseling, Recovery & Growth in Torrance working with adults, adolescents and couples.

 Additional Training and Experience

• Training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT);
• Certified Facilitator for Couples' Relationship Assessment & Skill Building (through Prepare & Enrich program);
• Certified Bereavement and Grief Counselor:
• Crisis Counselor at Suicide Prevention Center Crisis Line at Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center;
• Specialized training in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills;
• Certified Facilitator for Parenting Skills Counseling (through Supporting Father Involvement Initiative);
• Certificate of Completion in Jungian Studies (through C.G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles); 
• Certified Facilitator in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (through UC San Diego School of Medicine);
• Certified Facilitator in Mindfulness Facilitation (through UCLA MARC):
• Certificate of Completion in Mindfulness Awareness Practices (through UCLA MARC); and
• Certificate of Completion of Mindful Mood Balance Training Program for Professionals.

Process and Support Groups

• Adolescent Stress and Self-Esteem Group (through SBCC);
• High School Student Trauma and Bereavement Group (through SBCC); and
• Men's Parenting Group (through SBCC).

Professional Affiliations

• California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT)
• South Bay - Long Beach Chapter of CAMFT - former V.P. of Membership
• American Psychological Association
• Psi Chi, National Honor Society in Psychology
• Analytical Psychology Club of Los Angeles
• C.G. Jung Club of Orange County