I am a Training and Supervising Psychoanalyst and faculty member at the Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis, Los Angeles, and an active member in ICP's Bay Area branch.  I split my private practice between two offices, both very close to BART stations.  My Oakland office is in the Market Hall building in the heart of Rockridge.  My San Francisco office is half a block from the Montgomery station in the Financial District.

I have helped a variety of clients with a wide range of psychological difficulties.  I work with adults, college-age and up. My patients range from those suffering from debilitating anxiety, depression, and trauma to those who come in simply for relationship issues or greater self understanding.

I approach therapy collaboratively and view the work as a joint effort to support, encourage, guide, and challenge clients to make the changes they want.  My goal is to create a safe, containing space, where any issue can be discussed and explored.

I put together this website to give prospective clients a better idea of my approach, training, and experience.  I find that the best way to discover if my approach works for you is to take advantage of the free initial consultation I offer.  During this initial consultation we can discuss your needs, my approach, and how well the two fit together.  This initial meeting is free and can be set up by e-mailing me or calling me at the numbers below.