As a warm and engaging therapist filled with wonder and vitality, I help transform struggles into enlightened and empowered change. With over 38 years in: private practice; residential, dual diagnosis, head trauma treatment programs; agencies (WEAVE, Families First, Yolo Community Care Continuum, NeuroCare, UCDMC Psychiatry Department, Asian Pacific Community Counseling); schools (Associate Professor-Professional School of Psychology in Sacramento). I currently serve as Trauma Response/CISM clinician, Corporate Wellness Presenter, Apple Wellness Center, Mental Tuffness Sports, Board Member of CAMFT-Sacramento Valley Chapter.
I work with adults, children, adolescents, families, groups and corporations on issues including trauma; loss & abuse recovery; relationship enrichment; life transitions; self-esteem; leadership & empowerment; multiculturalism; and depression, anxiety & stress reduction. I also specialize in nature therapy and eco-psychology that includes hiking, skiing, SUP, cycling, camping and team building.
I help my clients transform their lives including overcoming trauma, growing insight for corrective behavior, manifesting greater success, creating mindfulness, peace and more loving & authentic relationships. With vast collegiate, professional & athletic experience including sports, world travel, outdoor adventures and an epiphanal spiritual journey, I offer a dynamic, unique exploration using Sports, Eco, and Psychodynamic Therapy.