I have been a licensed psychotherapist (MFT, California) in private practice since 1988.  Over the years I have had the opportunity to help many individuals, couples, and families overcome a variety of difficulties and challenges.  Many people suffer from mood disorders where depression and anxiety may be getting the best of them.  Others need help managing fears or phobias and must learn to overcome their social anxiety.  Long-term relationships and marriages have their ups and downs, and couples’ therapy can be quite effective in helping both men and women to improve their communication skills.  I also provide therapy for individuals who are experiencing the loss of a loved one. One cannot go through life without having to experience grief.  The feelings of grief are normal but sometimes people need extra help and support to navigate through the difficult transition of living life without the person they loved;  a friend, sibling, parent, child, or spouse.  Addictive disorders (drugs, alcohol, food, sex, gambling) can often be crippling for people.  Cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy in concert with membership to the appropriate 12-step program, can be a very effective way to recover from the depths of addiction.  I have over 24 years of experience in treating clients who deal with all of these issues.  It has been an honor and a privilege to help people improve, feel better, and ultimately return to a life where they are healthy and functioning well.