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About Me:

I received my doctorate in clinical psychology from The Wright Institute in Berkeley, California (2008). I have been licensed in the state of Washington (PY60145769) since 2010. Prior to practicing in Washington, I trained in California in a wide range of settings, including in-patient acute psychiatric facilities, substance dependance rehabilitation centers, college counseling centers, and community mental health clinics.

About My Practice:

I am a generalist and use an integrative approach to psychotherapy, including interpersonal/relational, family systems, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and social justice theories.

My areas of interest include:

  • depression
  • anxiety/panic
  • relationship issues
  • couples work
  • sex and intimacy
  • trauma
  • grief/loss
  • transition
  • acculturation
  • identity issues
  • personality development
  • men and masculinity
  • substance use/abuse
  • power and privilege
  • marginalization and oppression

Professional Membership

American Psychological Association (APA)

Washington State Psychological Association (WSPA)

I follow the ethical code as established by the American Psychological Association, and the professional standards as described in the Washington State Psychology Licensing Laws (RCW 18.83, 18.130, and WAC 308-122). If you have any concerns about the treatment you receive, please feel free to discuss them with me. If I fail to respond to your satisfaction, you have the right to register a complaint with the Department of Health, Washington State Examining Board of Psychology, PO Box 47868, Olympia, WA 98504, (253) 753-2147. You may also register a complaint to the Ethics Committee of the Washington State Psychological Association at (206) 363-9772.

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