I am a licensed psychologist in private practice providing supportive and empowering psychotherapy to adults and adolescents in San Jose, California. I am licensed by the California Board of Psychology (PSY27416). In addition to my work as a psychologist, I work as a teacher, researcher, and community organizer. I have experience working in the non-profit sector, health psychology research and creative problem solving. My educational background focuses on psychology, politics, and social science. I hold a PhD in clinical psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, a MA in social sciences from the University of Chicago and a BA in psychology and political science from Oberlin College. My dissertation research examined the characteristics of transpersonal psychotherapists.
I have studied and explored spirituality and religion as related to health and personal growth throughout my life in both the professional and personal realms. I am a certified yoga and enneagram teacher. I received my yoga teacher training in 2009 at Mount Madonna Center, and certification as an Enneagram Teacher in the Narrative Tradition in 2010. I believe that one's connection to her or his own personal spirituality may facilitate a greater sense of well-being and joy in life.
As a researcher, my passion and focus is on holistic healing. My dissertation research examined the qualities of transpersonal psychotherapists. I also have worked on research in the areas of women's health, meditation, mental health and yoga, and ego development as facilitated by enneagram work.
As a therapist, I work from a holistic and integrative approach. I am primarily influenced by transpersonal, humanistic and psychodynamic theories. I believe it is important to build a healing and sacred container for the therapeutic work. A strong and caring therapeutic relationship forms the foundation of psychotherapy and gives the client opportunities to relearn about themselves and the world. Moving toward a sense of well-being, engagement and actualization in daily life is a goal of treatment.
I work with adults and teens with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulty and those who are seeking personal development and spiritual growth work.
Bachelor's Degree
Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH
Masters in Social Sciences
University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, Palo Alto, CA
Doctoral Internship
Community Center for Health and Wellness Palo Alto, CA - Clinical Psychology
Postdoctoral Clinical Training
Women's Therapy Center, Berkeley, CA
“The wound is the place where light enters you.”
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