About Me - About My Work 
It has long been my belief that we aren’t provided adequate life education to handle the human challenges of a normal life. Consequently, we often don’t know how to handle a significant
We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves; otherwise we harden.   
JoHann Wolfgang von Goethe   (1749-1832)
I am passionate about working with and caring for people who struggle with the difficult jolts that normal life brings. People who feel “different” or suffer from the stress that comes with upsets such as divorce, depression, job loss, relationship crisis, mid-life transition can find relief and understanding through the gift of counseling.

As a therapist I listen, reflect back to you what I hear, and ask a lot of questions to open the hidden doors of your unconscious belief systems. Provocative, thoughtful questions can generate new insights that lead to new answers. My style is warm and interactive. I see myself as part guide and part companion on your journey to self awareness. My job is to create a safe place where you can explore your concerns with no judgment; only gentle acceptance and insightful curiosity. 


  • Depression
  • Anxiety - Confusion
  • Anger - Frustration
  • Work - Career difficulties
  • Relationship conflicts
  • Health challenges
  • Grief & Loss
  • Life transitions

I have additional training as a LifeSpan Integration therapist. Using this modality of healing involves rebuilding neural pathways within the brain to disconnect the automatic programming of early life issues. Clients have experienced a new sense of freedom that comes with a strong core sense of self and the ability to move beyond habitual reactions that no longer work. Lifespan Integration has provided some amazing results for those struggling with irrational and unconscious responses to common situations.  

There is a saying that all anyone really wants is to love and be loved = not that complicated yet often hard to achieve in real life. What moves me most is when I sit with someone as they reflect on their sadness or confusion; and then that one moment comes when their eyes light up with a new realization. The Aha Moment. How often do we truly feel heard when we speak our mind, our heart, our soul?

My Background 
 
I returned to Pacifica Graduate Institute for a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology in midlife as part of a re-awakening to who I am and to honor a calling to work with people in a deeply intimate way. The mid-life transition can happen at any age, whenever life turns out “different than expected” and self-identity and life purpose is called into question. It is a mysterious and enlightening process that remains a central theme in my work. 

Prior to graduate school my career path took many turns. I managed to re-create myself with each new chapter of my life. I have lived on a kibbutz in Israel, worked as Marketing Director in Ophthalmic Surgery, served as Executive Assistant in both university and healthcare settings, supported training and development seminars, staffed Wilderness Ropes Courses, and managed events for non-profit organizations. The common thread through all these activities was support, creativity, and caring for others. Heeding the call to become a psychotherapist integrated my life experiences with my passion for helping people in a very personal way. 

I am a Washington State Registered Counselor #RC00052448 in the process of becoming a licensed Marriage Family Therapist. I enjoy attending professional conferences and seminars to continually hone my therapeutic skills.   

Affiliations
Seattle Jung Society
Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study
American Association of Marriage Family Therapists 
Certified Lifespan Integration Therapist

life transition in a positive manner so as to avoid the emotional breakdowns, damaged relationships, and identity struggles that can result. Where are we taught how to cope with an abusive past or how to cultivate a healthy sense of self esteem in the face of dysfunctional relationships? 
Individuals and couples who come to see me are dealing with a variety of issues such as:
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