I received my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Wright Institute in Berkeley, where I trained in both short and long-term therapy, with an initial emphasis in college counseling. That was a natural outgrowth from a wide-ranging academic career that took me from teaching English while living in Munich, to time spent studying and teaching at Stanford University's Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity.

In terms of what we in the therapy field call our "theoretical orientation," I utilize a psychodynamic/relational approach that incorporates elements of Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. What that means is that I pay attention to both what's going on in your present and what happened in your past, as we engage in open exploration as well as working on specific skills.

Outside of my private practice, I teach psychology courses at The Wright Institute and at Diablo Valley College and often supervise therapy trainees. In my non-work life, beyond cherishing time with family and friends, I am a big fan of art and pop culture, from Shakespeare to Marvel movies.