As a licensed therapist and personal coach, I specialize in helping high achievers and young adults in transition overcome obstacles to
achieve their goals. By providing supportive, practical feedback, a blend of conventional and creative approaches, my clients
resolve current problems and long-standing patterns to reach their fullest potential.
I had my own "quarter-life crisis" in my thirties and know from first hand experience the sense of urgency and the desire to create
the "right" life which makes everything seem so overwhelming. Looking back, I can see the missteps, successes and adventures which
taught me the importance of getting help at this important life juncture.
Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I was President and CEO of a Silicon Valley corporation for more than a decade.
I founded the company, which soon became one of the most successful start-ups in San Jose. After building the company from the groud up,
I sold the business and went back to school.
Working as an executive in a developing business, I know how isolating the life of a leader and manager can be. I have developed
many tools to not just manage stress but to actually reduce or even eliminate the experience of stress.
With my extensive experience in both business and counseling, I enjoy working with professionals and executives in high stress jobs,
as well as with entrepreneurs and leaders in the high tech, manufacturing, financial services, aerospace, health care and consulting fields.
I provide an integrative approach to psychotherapy by combining my extensive education and experience, including a
Doctorate in Naturopathy and Masters in Psychology. This multi-disciplinary approach allows me to approach issues from
a truly holistic perspective, helping the people I work with to feel better faster and appreciate lasting results.
Education
Ph.D. Candidate in Psychology
Institute of Transpersonal Psychology
Doctoral Dissertation Research:
Fasting as Treatment for Depression
Doctorate in Naturopathy
Canyon College
Doctoral Dissertation Research:
Nutritional Therapy in Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Masters in Counseling Psychology
John F. Kennedy University
Masters Dissertation Research:
Fasting as an Exceptional Human Experience
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Santa Clara University
Bachelors Dissertation Research:
Communication Apprehension Among Adult Children of Alcoholics
Specialized Training
Clinical Hypnotherapist
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Master Practitioner Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Certified Clinical Master Nutritionist
Certified Clinical Master Herbalist
License & Certifications
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
Registered Addiction Specialist
Books and Publications
Communication Apprehension Among Adult Children of Alcoholics
Healing & Wholeness: Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Mental Health
Depression-Free Naturally: Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Mood Disorders
Fasting: An Exceptional Human Experience
Professional Associations
Previous Board Member, National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Silicon Valley
Previous Board Member, California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists, Santa Clara Valley Chapter
Previous Board Member, Willow Glen Business and Professional Association
Member, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Member, Association for Transpersonal Psychology
