My Approach
I practice Eclectic Integrative Psychotherapy. That basically means, I try to do what works for the individual client. Some people enjoy and respond to mindfulness, hypnotherapy, somatic therapy and a more spiritual or mind/body approach. Others prefer a more analytic psychodynamic approach. Still others would prefer a behavioral approach with more homework. It's really up to you. I incorporate several different modalities into my healing work.
This includes Hypnotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, Gestalt Therapy,
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Journal Writing, Art Therapy and Psychodynamic work. Because human personalities are so dynamic and multi-dimensional, usually all of these different techniques are integrated and can change as the therapy continues.
CBT - (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) Together, we identify unhealthy
patterns of thinking and the reactions to those thoughts which usually lead to certain behaviors. We then replace them with
healthier thoughts.
Somatic Therapy- Puts the focus on how your feelings have manifested in your body. We pay attention to bodily sensations which indicate where you might be
holding emotions or
difficult feelings. This gives us more information about what might be
going on.
Hypnotherapy- This allows clients, if they choose, to go into a trance state to help them to work
through issues in a very relaxed state. This also involves guided
visualizations and meditations.
Psychodynamics- Psychoanalysis can help the client recognize family dynamics and social patterns that helped the client
get to the place that he or she is currently in. Discussing the
past can bring new light to the present situation
and can also give the client insight on how he or she can do something
differently.
My credentials
I have been working in the healing arts since 1999 when I received my certification in Hypnotherapy at the Center for Hypnotherapy in Oakland.
I received a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco in 2006.
I am licensed in the State of California as a Marriage & Family Therapist License #MFC 47431
I did highly specialized training for 15 months in treating Eating Disorders at
the Henry Ohlhoff Intensive Outpatient Treatment Center for Eating Disorders.
I also have a Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing from Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY.
I have professional affiliations with:
-California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist
-San Francisco Chapter of California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
-National Eating Disorders Association
