Specializations

I specialize in mentalization-based treatment. Through this type of therapy, you will be able to:

better understand and reflect on what is going on for you and others
feel safe enough to be curious and be mentally flexible
feel empathy for yourself and others
build supportive relationships
effectively communicate with others

Please watch the video for an explanation of this type of treatment.

As my background is in adult attachment and mentalization, my specialty is in helping you figure out your relationship issues, such as anxiety and avoidance, as well as discovering what is keeping you from achieving the type of relationships you have always wanted and deserve. I also specialize in working with people who have had difficulties stemming from their childhood, such as abuse, neglect, and trauma. Often, people worry that this means having to "re-live" their painful history. Although I will need to know what happened, I am more interested in helping you develop a new perspective and understanding of your history, which will transform how it affects your present and your future.

I have worked extensively with creative people, and understand the unique challenges they face in balancing their creative and professional lives. I am familiar with prevalent subcultures in the Bay Area, including artists and musicians, Burners, and tech/start-up culture. I am also well-versed and experienced in working with alternative sexualities: non-monogamy, polyamory, kink, and BDSM.