Psychological Services Overview

I am a licensed psychologist (PSY26136) in Palo Alto, California, serving adults who are struggling with stress and/or with questions about life choices and meaning. My practice focuses on helping people explore deeper aspects of themselves while using these insights to live a fuller, more meaningful and value-driven life.

Individual Psychotherapy

I provide individual psychotherapy services to adults 18 to 65 years of age. My clinical expertise includes trauma and posttraumatic stress, depression, anxiety, and substance use. I also have specific culturally competent expertise in working with sexual and gender identity exploration (particularly lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning, LGBTQ).

Consultation

Providing consultation to my colleagues is an enriching aspect of my practice. I have supervised mental health workers from various fields in the past, and I am particularly equipped to provide consultation on my listed expertise above (for example, trauma and posttraumatic stress, LGBTQ issues) as well as aspects of adult personality. This consultation is based on both my research and my clinical experience in these domains.

Support for Personal Growth

In addition to helping people cope with any stress or psychiatric symptoms, I have a strong focus on aiding people in exploring various aspects of their selves, their values, and their life directions. Personal growth is a very worthy goal for which I enjoy providing support and guidance. These services rely on my expertise in personality development across the lifespan. 

Training

Beyond direct clinical services, I often give lectures and trainings to various audiences on advanced topics related to treating posttraumatic stress disorder, increasing one's LGBTQ-related competencies, and understanding the role of spirituality in one's life. Personality and existential issues around loss, death, loneliness, and meaning are constant threads that tie together my diverse interests and areas of expertise.

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