I have been seeing families, couples, and individuals for 20 years, which has been both challenging and an honor. Since I started seeing clients, several great new schools of thought have emerged which have proved really fruitful. .Most recently, I have been part of an ongoing exploration of applying Attachment theory to couples, which has been very powerful. I keep expanding my capacities as a therapist, using many of the newer paradigms--attachment theory, neurobiology, somatic therapies of several kinds,and active forms of couple and family work.
I have trained in many styles of trauma recovery and am familiar with the multitude of issues.
MY HISTORY--- I recently collaborated in running a 5- day week-long on "Develop your Romantic Intelligence" at the Esalen Institute, and over years, several 3-day "intensive" workshops for residents there as well as a step families group. I have taught couples therapy at California Institute of Integral Studies, done week-long training at the Lama Foundation, and have led groups for step-families in San Francisco.
MY APPROACH---I want to work on what you feel is most important, and in a relationship that feels comfortable to you . I don't sit back and do "a-hum" therapy, but instead am interested in promoting your energetic expression. I am open with my thinking and feeling about your situation. Depending on your comfort level we will focus on expanding your self awareness and developing new skills and new style for your relationship. We can use EMDR, Gestalt therapy, Reichian therapy, systemic family therapy, psychodrama, play therapy ---to name a few.
MY LIFE--. I have lived in San Francisco over 40 years and enjoy many aspects of the city---music, dance, theater, food! I am happily married and my two sons are in their 30's and are doing very well in their personal and professional lives.
I have been a painter for 40 years, doing largely figurative work in a realist/impressionist style, and have enjoyed working in a studio at Hunter's Point Shipyard.
