About Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a collaborative process in which two people, a therapist and a client, set forth to identify and explore elements in a person’s life that may be affecting them in some way.
It is rare in our daily lives that we find someone who truly listens to us and responds with nothing but our best interest in mind. A psychotherapist is a highly trained professional who provides just that opportunity you so rarely find. Through this process, you can experience an enhanced quality of life and sense of empowerment that you might not otherwise have gotten.
Psychotherapy is not just for people who “have issues”. In fact, it is a chance for you to explore whatever is currently going on in your life, regardless of whether it’s seen as positive or negative. Psychotherapy does not have to be an ongoing process for years and years. In fact, most common problems can be successfully resolved in a relatively short period of time. My goal as a therapist is get my client to a point where they feel that they can carry on without treatment as soon as possible.
Psychotherapy works. It has been shown effective for the treatment of a number of mental health problems ranging from very severe to mild. The data supporting the effectiveness of psychotherapy is incontrovertible. One interesting fact that emerges from the wealth of research on psychotherapy is that the most important factor in the effectiveness of psychotherapy is the relationship between the therapist and the client. That's why choosing a therapist that you connect with is so crucial to the effectiveness of treatment.
About Me
 It has been my lifelong calling to be a therapist, and I started my career at the age of 18, where I served as the first male doemstic violence crisis counselor in Santa Clara County. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Boston College with a B.S. in Psychology. I went on to complete my graduate studies in Counseling Psychology at the University of San Francisco, where my focus on Eating Disorders won me a merit scholarship for students contributing to women's issues. I have worked on college campuses, community mental health organizatons, and received specialized training in Eating Disorders at the Stanford University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. I began private practice in 2006 and continue to work with primarily with Eating Disorders, Adolescents and Athletes. I believe that people have chosen to work with me not because of my professional background or training, but mainly because I am a kind, understanding human being, who is committed to helping my clients achieve the most out of life. I approach my work with dedication, compassion and focus. I am not a guru, nor do I have a magic answer to all mental health problems, but I certainly have the optimism and enthusiasm to help my clients find their own aswers.
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