Services
About My Clients
I work with adults and couples facing recurring relationship difficulties, anxiety and overthinking, self-criticism, or feeling stuck and disconnected. You may second-guess decisions, feel inadequate despite outward success, or be unsure what comes next. Couples may be caught in the same arguments or feel distant despite wanting closeness. I offer individual and couples therapy in San Francisco and online across California, along with premarital and discernment counseling.
My Background and Approach
My approach is conversational and collaborative. We begin with what brings you to therapy and look closely at situations that are difficult in daily life. Together we explore how earlier experiences may shape present reactions, what you need now, and ways of responding that feel more useful to you. With couples, I help slow down difficult exchanges so each person can describe what is happening for them and hear more of the other's experience. My experience with Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) informs this work, and I adapt to your concerns and pace. My experience working with men adds a perspective on self-reliance, emotional expression, and closeness that informs my relationship work with people across genders.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I value direct conversation, curiosity, and room to question an interpretation. A reaction that is difficult today may have made sense in an earlier relationship or situation. Understanding that context can help us consider what you want to carry forward and what you want to change. You bring knowledge of your own life. I bring questions, observations, and a willingness to work through difficult moments with you. We can pay attention to both immediate concerns and the recurring themes underneath them. A free 20-minute phone consultation gives us time to discuss what brings you to therapy and whether working together feels like a fit. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., by appointment.