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About My Clients
My clients are people whose relationship just blew up and they’re trying to function while everything feels unstable. Most are dealing with infidelity or some other major breach of trust. They can’t sleep, can’t shut off the replay in their head, and are stuck in the loop of “do I stay or do I go?” Many are high-functioning in the rest of their lives, but this has knocked them flat. I work with betrayed partners and with partners who cheated. I also see couples who aren’t dealing with infidelity
My Background and Approach
I specialize in helping people recover from infidelity and other relationship betrayals. I’ve spent years working almost exclusively with couples and individuals in the aftermath of affairs, secrecy, and broken trust. I understand the obsessive thoughts, the emotional whiplash, and the pressure to make big decisions before you feel ready. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and hold a PhD in psychology. I am certified in the Gottman Method, which means I use a structured, research-based approach rather than just “talking about your feelings” week after week. Clients like this because they get clear direction, concrete tools, and specific feedback they can use right away at home, not just in session. I’ve also written books on infidelity recovery, which has allowed me to work with thousands of couples and individuals facing these issues. That experience helps me quickly identify patterns, stuck points, and the common mistakes that make things worse even when both people want t
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe therapy should be practical, honest, and respectful. People come to therapy when life has stopped working the way it used to, and they deserve straight answers and real tools, not jargon or clichés. I value accountability, kindness, and personal responsibility, and I try to model all three in my work. I support marriage equality and work with both heterosexual and LGBTQ+ couples and individuals. I have been a member of the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Psychotherapy Association since 2004. I am trauma-informed and believe that safety, clarity, and consent are essential foundations for healthy relationships. I also believe that people can change, but that change requires effort, self-reflection, and consistent action, not just apologies or promises.