Addiction is a treatable, chronic disease. Genetics, brain chemistry, environmental factors, and life experiences all play a role in the disease, and past trauma is often at the root of many addictions. For many who struggle with addiction, it can be helpful to know that risk factors and levels vary by person, but like any chronic condition, focusing on the cause and the symptoms in treatment offer the best chance for recovery.
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I am licensed from the Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Marriage Family Therapist. I graduated from Notre Dame de Namur with a Master's in Science Clinical Psychology MFT. I was born in Greece and moved to the United States as a child, and have been a California Bay Area native ever since. Growing up in a Greek household, I am able to speak Greek fluently and I am proficient in Spanish. In...
Change is critical to our understanding of who and what we are as a human being. As a professional helper, I am best suited to work with clients who want to develop better managing and regulation of their depression, anger, anxiety, self-esteem and psychotic disorders. I truly enjoy providing mental health services and believe that everyone has potential for great things and when given the chan...
It’s not unusual to feel depressed or anxious when life’s challenges seem too difficult to manage. If this is getting in the way of your relationships, your work, or even just your day-to-day life, a therapist can help you get back on track. Together, we’ll figure out what’s interfering with your well-being and how to address it. Clients tell me I have helped them understand themselves better,...
Having communication and relationship issues? Experience thought and emotion disturbance? Stuck in the past, not live well in the present, or worry about future? Can't get work done at home/school/work and enjoy life alone or with family & friends? Feel like no one understands what you are experiencing? It's time to talk about the issues and I can help! I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy,...
As a board certified Music Therapist and Professional Counselor; I have learned how much I enjoy working with people to help them overcome obstacles, develop techniques for them to live within the range of their personal capabilities, as well as pursue activities to compliment and strengthen personal talents. I view the therapeutic alliance as one of the most complex and rewarding tools when...
It is in the experience of others and my own that at one time or another all of us have faced, is facing or will face some kind of adversity, distress, depression, anxiety, loss, abuse, neglect and trauma. During these seasons in life, fear, loneliness and/or being overwhelmed can feel like being stuck in quick sand. The more we fight to overcome, the more we sink, and hope can diminish. Other...
I am a therapist because I love to watch people evolve and become happier and healthier versions of themselves. My approach to therapy is both eclectic and collaborative. Each person has a unique set of circumstances and a story that is intricately woven together by experiences. My goal is to provide a safe place of connection, education and encouragement that will allow for an organic process ...
I have assisted many clients in gaining insight into the issues that they are struggling with and healthier options that work for them. No client is the same as the next. We are all unique and take different paths in life and deserve a space to be heard. Clients struggle to connect with emotions, processing and regulating their emotions and struggle with finding positive solutions. Sometimes in...
Throughout life, we face life changes, identity issues, personal crises, loss, and possible disconnection with ourselves and with others. When we begin to explore these changes in a safe and supportive space, it becomes important to learn to authentically express our needs and desires, while also creating and maintaining healthy boundaries for ourselves. Creating a life of greater joy and...
The experiences and interactions we have throughout our lifetime can have an impact on our well-being, thoughts, relationships and decision making. As we begin to understand our thoughts, emotions and behaviors we may be able to face life challenges in more effective ways. At times, attempting to understand ourselves without any support can feel confusing or exhausting. In therapy sessions, I w...
*NOW ENROLLING*. My practice is launching a 14-session weekly therapy group via zoom on Wed, February 3 for adults with a history of trauma. Email for details! As a clinical psychologist, I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families who have been impacted by trauma. We are shaped most profoundly by our earliest and closest relationships, and when those relationships have been...
My approach to therapy is to help clients trust and utilize their strengths while teaching new skills and strategies to better cope with life's challenges. Healing and growth starts in a trusting, nonjudgmental atmosphere where you feel comfortable enough to explore all the components of yourself and your life. I view therapeutic work as a true partnership, and I aim to help clients move toward...
"Our minds and hearts suffer injuries felt and not seen." Feelings are important messengers and can feel overwhelming and confusing. I can help you thrive after loss and build resiliency by creating space and time to unpack yesterday, make sense of what is happening today and build meaning going forward. Reach out to me for evening, weekend and weekday appointments. I look forward to working...
I believe that all individuals can benefit from counseling, regardless of what life phase they are in. I use an eclectic approach that allows me to tailor the counseling experience to my client’s needs. It is my goal to work with you to discover the root of the core issue and develop interventions that will allow growth and healing. During the counseling process I want my clients to feel like a...
Are you a high-achiever who fell off track due to mental health or substance use issues? Now that the worst of it is behind you, are you not sure how to pick up your life from where you left off? Or maybe you are back on track, but you are still dealing with issues of identity, fears of relapse, or internalized stigma? I work with bright, driven people who are on their way back up from darkness...
