Professions: Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist, Psychotherapist
Languages: English
Telephone: 510-927-9613
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I've been fortunate to work under the continuing supervision of my mentor and Gestalt educator, Gieve Patel (LMFT#47196). His 25 years of experience have allowed me to combine detailed interventions, like 'Parts Work' (integrating the many parts of your internal world), with a wider systems awareness (i.e., taking an overhead view of external influences). These powerful approaches have helped me to help people regain awareness of what has shaped them, and while reaching out to grow
Anxiety, Control Issues, Creative Blocks, Depression
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Depth Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Wilderness Therapy
{ not currently accepting supervisees }
During the past 9 years* I have had the honor of supporting teachers, doctors, nurses, software technology professionals, and people in arts, entertainment, and other fields. One common thread has been their passion for work, even when work carries stress with it. Typical challenges have been sleep issues, relationship strain, and the impact of stress on daily life. Together, we have been able to explore techniques from mindfulness and meditation, to more novel "parts work," and narrative therapies, along with suggestions for how to connect to the organic, natural world. Often, therapy involves making intentions to get back to what you love, like being outdoors, or strengthening boundaries in work, play, and relationships. [*9 years includes pre-clinical, graduate-level, and clinical work]