I am a psychotherapist in private practice, with offices in San Francisco and Berkeley. I specialize in psychotherapy with individuals who wish to create lasting, positive changes in their lives and relationships. My personal style is interactive, empathic, and respectful of individual values and choices.

I am bicultural and enjoy working with first-generation clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. I especially enjoy working with younger adults (20s/30s), people in midlife, and those who are new to therapy.

Using a combination of psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral therapy methods, I have helped individuals improve coping with immediate stressors and work toward deeper personal growth. Some of the issues I can help with are depression, anxiety, relationship problems. I have specialized training and  experience in grief counseling, including Certificate of Completion of the   Professional Program in the Study of Loss & Grief, University of California,  Berkeley.

If you have questions, or to set up an initial appointment, please contact me via voicemail or email.

** Wondering about insurance?  Some plans will reimburse for my services; others  require you to choose a therapist on their list of providers. You may want to check with your carrier to see if your plan will cover individual psychotherapy with the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist of your choice. (For more information, please click on the “About Insurance” link.) **

(Please note:  Although I make every effort to safeguard the privacy of your email on my end, there is no way for me to guard against intruders on the internet or on your computer, so please be advised that email communications are not always private.  If you have reservations, please use my confidential voice mail instead.)

Psychotherapy is available in Berkeley or San Francisco, near the following zip code areas: 94104, 94133, 23, 94109, 94111, 94105, 94103, 94107, 94110, 94115, 94106, 94102, 94707, 94530, 94708, 94706, 94709, 94702, 94710, 94704, 94705, 94709, 94720, 94704, 94705, 94703, 94708, 94618, 94611, 94609, 94610.