Services
- Individual
- Adolescent/Teen
About My Clients
While I work with a wide variety of clients and presenting concerns several of my specialities are in relationship conflicts, social anxiety, and with young adult populations I often work with clients who identify as shy, sensitive, introverted, or having low-self-esteem. These are not pathological or clinical terms, in fact, some of them are unique strengths. people who identify as having these traits have unique challenges in the world and often feel anxious and misunderstood.
My Background and Approach
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience working with adult and young adult clients in hospitals and university counseling centers. I received my doctorate in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Francisco. It is my experience that symptoms diminish, emotional distress decreases, and growth proceeds when clients can talk openly and honestly about their lives and feel their way through their problems with someone who is emotionally available and an empathetic listener. I use a combination of psychodynamic and CBT therapy. I pay attention to how our early and most intimate relationships impact our internal world and how we relate to friends, partners, children, colleagues, and others in our present life. CBT is a way to evaluate thoughts and beliefs about yourself and others and how this relates to your feelings and behavior.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I am on a constant journey to become a better ally and to understand my privileged identity as a while cis gendered man in the world and in my work as a therapist. This quote by Lilla Watson resonates deeply with me in how I see my work from a social justice perspective: “If you have come here to help me you are wasting your time, but if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.”