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About My Clients
Earlier in my career, I worked with adults, both individually and as members of support groups, who were experiencing grief and loss. I now also support individuals who are navigating other life challenges and transitions, including biculturalism, work/life balance, parenthood, breast cancer, and infertility. Through relationship counseling, I work with clients who are looking to strengthen their connection with each other and explore issues, such as mixed-raced relationships.
My Background and Approach
My interest in the field of psychotherapy was rekindled during a 20-year career in Technology, in which I held leadership positions in Technical Enablement and Product Management. Years after graduating from CAL Berkeley with an undergraduate degree in Psychology, I earned my Master’s in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Integral Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). While a student at CIIS, I also worked as a teacher’s assistant for courses in Multicultural Counseling and Trauma. My approach to psychotherapy is collaborative, strength-based, and relational. I pull concepts and integrate techniques from a variety of theoretical backgrounds, and I am informed by a genuine curiosity for the human experience and a deep respect for its resiliency. Regardless of what brings you to psychotherapy, my hope is that you will feel accepted, understood, and respected for your inherent uniqueness and wholeness.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
For some of us, the strategies and tactics that we developed and use to navigate life’s challenges no longer seem adequate to build a life and foster relationships that are authentic and meaningful. We may have strived and even achieved the goals that we set for ourselves, yet we continue to feel like something is missing, like some part of us is still longing for something more or different. This can be a scary and lonely experience. Together, we can create a safer space for you to reflect on the circumstances and decisions that have shaped you and explore the different layers of your lived experience. With a greater understanding of yourself and your values, you will be able to better discern the aspects of your life that you are ready to leave behind and take the risks that are sometimes necessary to make lasting changes in your life and relationships.