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Therapeutic Philosophy There has never been a person exactly like you, and there never will be again. I do not want to offer an off-the-shelf approach hoping it will be the one that works for you. Instead, I tailor your healing experience to fit with who you are. I have expertise in many different models and methods of treatment. My unique ability as a practitioner is my adaptability and being able to curate a bespoke approach from a variety of proven methods so that you can get support that fits your unique needs. There are many different theories and styles of therapy. By taking the time to get to know your unique experience I can begin to craft an approach that will align with who you are as an individual. Typically, therapists focus on specific therapeutic models and develop skills that work well for the people who these models work well for. When there is a match with a client and therapist it can be transformative, but when there is a mismatch clients may get discouraged trying different therapists or treatments and feeling like none are a good fit for them. Not all keys work in all locks. ​ Because I tailor treatment to best suit your needs framed from your unique subjective experience I can leverage an eclectic theoretical pool of knowledge, strategies, and interventions. We will collaboratively cultivate an approach that may consist of treatment models CBT, psychodynamic, ACT, narrative, art, play, IFS, and mindfulness techniques.

Office Layout Waiting room with tea and water for clients. Comfortable office with various lighting options to suit your preference. Sand-tray therapy is available. Building has elevator and ramp access. Background Growing up in the Pacific Northwest I have always felt a deep connection with nature. I moved to the Bay Area in 1999 and fell in love with the rich diversity of landscapes, people, activities, and food. Why I Do It I have been curious about the world since I was very small. A deep desire to uncover hidden mysteries of life has guided me on this adventure. An integral part of that journey has been in the interactions with each of the people I meet along the way. I believe we go farther together, and I am most truly aligned with my values supporting others. This calling allows me to share my knowledge and experience to be of benefit to those whose personal path joins mine for a time. Credentials & Education Licenses: Board of Behavioral Sciences -Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #138074 -Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor #13462 ​ Collegiate Degrees: I achieved my Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Dominican University of California in 2022. My undergraduate Bachelor of Arts is from the University of California, Berkeley in 2004. ​ Board of Directors Position: Marin California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (MCAMFT) Director at Large for Pre-Licensed Members Notes: Good Faith Estimate You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. ​ NOTICE TO CLIENTS: The Board of Behavioral Sciences receives and responds to complaints regarding services provided within the scope of practice of (marriage and family therapists, licensed educational psychologists, clinical social workers, or professional clinical counselors). You may contact the board online at www.bbs.ca.gov , or by calling (916) 574-7830.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD ADHD Tips Tricks and Resources (skip to the good stuff!) What is ADHD? What it is can be a bit complicated. Some may know it as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), which is the name it used to go by. It was changed to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD because th ere are two 'flavors;' where one presents with hyperactivity and the other with inattention. People with the inattentive form frequently go undiagnosed people associate ADHD with high energy. It is even more complex, though, as many people are a mix of the two: inattentive and hyperactive. ​ So even though ADHD is an improvement, it still doesn't do a great job of describing the condition because it isn't so much a deficit of attention as it is a difficulty in controlling attention. For things that are stimulating, a person with ADHD might have an overabundance of focus and attention. ​ Adding to the complexity is that ADHD symptoms might show up in different ways. There are different aspects of executive functioning that might be impacted. Which ones, and how much they are a factor, vary from person to person. The symptoms also are affected by factors in the environment and a person's chemistry, and they can fluctuate in intensity all the time. ​ Some of the areas it can show up are: Focused awareness (situational challenges directing attention) Working Memory and Recall (challenges using memory efficiently) Impulsivity/Inhibition (situational challenges with self-restraint) Motivation (situational challenges cultivating energy to initiate action/tasks) Emotional Self-Regulation (challenges modifying or redirecting feelings) Planning and Time Management (challenges organizing and prioritizing multiple components) You may notice that these all have some overlap and some separation. If it is hard to hold things in memory, difficult to prioritize, and challenging to choose the object of focused attention, a person might move from one project, to another, to another. ​ ADHD Disorder or Superpower? Everyone is going to have a different opinion, and I don't think it is clear-cut. Peop le with ADHD have structural brain differences. Although everyone struggles with motivation or attention from time to time, the thing that sets this population apart is how much it impacts daily life. In that way, it fits the DSM definition of a disorder because it gets in the way of achieving life goals. On the other hand, the idea that a person is considered ordered or disordered based on achieving goals can be viewed as slightly limiting or even dehumanizing. ​ Another way to look at it is simply a difference between some brains and others. Neurotypicals presenting with one set of attributes, and people who are neurodivergent (ADHD/ASD) with another. For all the challenges associated with ADHD, there are ways that neurodivergent brains can be viewed in a positive light. Difficulty regulating attention can be the same thing under a different name: a person who follows their passion. A difficulty prioritizing and organizing can allow a person to see things in a new way and find novel connections. ​ Hyperfocus can lead to tremendous productivity. Distractability can help make a person resilient by not dwelling. Impulsivity can make a person spontaneous. Here is a list of traits that make people with ADHD shine: https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/benefits-of-adhd-to-love/ ​ Society is organized to work well for neurotypicals, but it could just as easily be set up in a way that would favor the neurodivergent. So do you see ADHD as a disorder, just a difference in brains, or a superpower? ​ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD Tips Tricks and Resources a

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Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Growing up in the Pacific Northwest I have always felt a deep connection with nature. I moved to the Bay Area in 1999 and fell in love with the rich diversity of landscapes, people, activities, and food. Why I Do It I have been curious about the world since I was very small. A deep desire to uncover hidden mysteries of life has guided me on this adventure. An integral part of that journey has been in the interactions with each of the people I meet along the way. I believe we go farther together, and I am most truly aligned with my values supporting others. This calling allows me to share my knowledge and experience to be of benefit to those whose personal path joins mine for a time. Credentials & Education Licenses: Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist Board of Behavioral Sciences #138074 Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor Board of Behavioral Sciences #13462 I achieved my Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Dominican University of California in 2022. My undergraduate Bachelor of Arts is from the University of California, Berkeley in 2004.

​ Famous People Who Achieved Great Things With Mental Health Disorders Dealing with mental-health disorders can be overwhelming. It might feel sometimes like things are so much easier for everyone else. It is not always easy to see when someone is struggling with a mental-health disorder from the outside, so it may surprise you to know that there are lots of successful and famous people who succeed while having mental challenges just like you. It can be helpful to know that even though it may be hard, mental-health disorders do not have to stop you from achieving your dreams. Jim Carrey has ADHD and persevered with depression to be in the top 50 highest grossing actors of all time : https://edgefoundation.org/jim-carrey-a-life-of-color/ Michael Phelps was nine years old when he was diagnosed with ADHD, and he would go on to win 28 Olympic medals (23 of them gold). Hear his message to his younger self: https://childmind.org/blog/michael-phelps/ “I had a teacher tell me that I would never amount to anything and I would never be successful. So it was a challenge and it was a struggle, but for me it was something I’m thankful happened. And I’m thankful that I am how I am. I look at myself every day and I’m so proud and so happy of who I am and who I’ve been able to become.” Simone Biles 32-time Olympic medal and World Championship winner shared: "Having ADHD, and taking medicine for it is nothing to be ashamed of." https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/g38300011/celebrities-adhd/ Emma Watson was being treated for ADHD when she was portraying Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films: https://www.facebook.com/adhdfoundation/photos/a.1496504137265052/1608152719433526/ Adam Levine is a multi-platinum artist that has won three Grammys with Maroon 5. He shared: “ADHD isn’t a bad thing, and you shouldn’t feel different from those without ADHD. Remember that you are not alone. There are others going through the same thing.” https://www.additudemag.com/adam-levine-adhd-is-not-a-bad-thing-and-you-are-not-alone/ Michelle Rodriguez talks about body doubling "I want to write and direct but it’s not easy with ADHD. I have a hard time focusing when I’m alone." https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/g38300011/celebrities-adhd/ ​ Justin Timberlake is worth a quarter of a billion dollars from selling millions of records, and he has OCD and ADHD: https://collider.com/justin-timberlake-interview-the-love-guru/ ​ Bram Cohen is a Creator of BitTorrent with ASD https://www.businessinsider.com/ceo-learning-disabilities-2011-5 Cara Delevingne is a Model and Actor with ADHD https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/g38300011/celebrities-adhd/ Channing Tatum is an Actor with ADHD https://exceptionalindividuals.com/about-us/blog/5-famous-people-who-have-adhd/ Christopher Knight is an Actor with ADHD https://www.tribute.ca/news/christopher-knight-dishes-on-the-brady-bunch-50th-anniversary/2019/08/15/ Daniel Radcliffe is an Actor with Dyspraxia http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1046031/Harry-Potter-The-brain-disorder-means-I-8217-t-tie-shoelaces.html Dave Grohl is a Musical Artist with ADHD https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/g38300011/celebrities-adhd/ David Neeleman is a Founder of JetBlue with ADHD http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/754.html Erin O'Connor is a Model with ADHD https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/g38300011/celebrities-adhd/ Georgia Harrison is a Reality TV personality with ADHD https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/g38300011/celebrities-adhd/ Greta Gerwig is a Director with ADHD https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/g38300011/celebrities-adhd/ Howie Mandel is a Television host with OCD and ADHD http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/7129.html Karina Smirnoff is a Dancer with ADHD https://www.freshbusinessthinking.com/advice-ideas-and-planning/celebrity-dancer-karina-smirnoff-speaks-out-for-the-first-time-on-how-adhd-has-impacted-her-life/15897.article Keris Myrick is a CEO with Schizoaffective disorder https://www.businessinsider.com/keris-myrick-schizoaffective-disorder-2011-10 Lily Allen is a Musical Artist with ADHD https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/g38300011/celebrities-adhd/ Mel B is a Musical Artist with ADHD https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/g38300011/celebrities-adhd/ Nelly Furtado is a Musical Artist with ADHD https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/g38300011/celebrities-adhd/ Nicola Adams is an Olympic gold medalist with ADHD https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/g38300011/celebrities-adhd/ Olivia Attwood is a Reality TV personality with ADHD https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/g38300011/celebrities-adhd/ Paris Hilton is a Socialite and businesswoman with ADHD https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/g38300011/celebrities-adhd/ Paul Orfalea is a Founder of Kinkos with ADHD http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/754.html Peter Kight is a CEO of Checkfree with ADHD https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2004/03/15/focus3.html Robbie Williams is a Musical Artist with ADHD https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/g38300011/celebrities-adhd/ Robin Williams is an Actor with Depression https://acl.gov/news-and-events/acl-blog/robin-williams-raising-awareness-about-depression Sam Thompson is a Reality TV star and radio host with ADHD https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/g38300011/celebrities-adhd/ Solange Knowles is a Musical Artist and Actor with ADHD https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/g38300011/celebrities-adhd/ SZA is a Musical Artist with ADHD https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/g38300011/celebrities-adhd/ Tanya Bardsley is a Reality TV personality with ADHD https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/g38300011/celebrities-adhd/ Ty Pennington is a Television host and artist with ADHD http://www.abilitymagazine.com/TY_Pennington.html Victoria Pedretti is an Actor with ADHD https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/g38300011/celebrities-adhd/ Vince Vaughn is an Actor with ADHD http://www.contactmusic.com/news-article/vaughn-grateful-for-learning-disabilities Zooey Deschanel is an Actor with ADHD https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/g38300011/celebrities-adhd/

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