Psychoanalytic

I have four years of focused training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy through the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis. In fall 2021, I was selected to train with the Palo Alto Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Training Program (PAPPTP) Two-Year Program at the Stanford University Psychiatry Building. In this certificate program, I underwent two years of weekly consultations with psychoanalysts, Drs. Schneider and Birkhofer. I completed training with the PAPPTP- Fellowship Year in 2024.

I worked at Valley Community Counseling Clinic, which provided extensive clinical guidance in classical and contemporary psychoanalytic theory and therapy techniques. At the Los Angeles Institute and Society of Psychoanalytic Studies (LAISPS) I completed the Altered States of Body and Mind program, examining eating disorders, addictions and compulsions through a contemporary psychoanalytic lens.

I was introduced to modern psychoanalysis through Naropa University, and have continued to deepen with ongoing studies at The Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies in Manhattan, NY.

I am trained in Modern Analysis. I will help you put words to your thoughts, feelings and urges.

Psychodynamic Therapy focuses on uncovering unconscious patterns and unresolved conflicts from past experiences that influence present behavior and emotions. By bringing these to awareness, clients gain deeper insight into their thoughts and feelings, allowing them to break free from unhealthy patterns. This approach fosters personal growth and emotional healing by addressing the root causes of current struggles, ultimately leading to greater self-understanding and lasting change.

An individual is rooted with beliefs and customs due to upbringing, experiences or teachings that enable their current position in life. Understanding the root cause of traumas, anxieties or depression can help make changes for a better authentic self.

I integrate psychoanalytic principles to explore how unconscious processes, early experiences, and relational patterns shape current thoughts and behaviors. By fostering deep self-awareness, I help clients uncover underlying conflicts, emotional patterns, and core beliefs that influence their psychological well-being. My approach facilitates meaningful personal growth, improved relationships, and long-term emotional resilience.

I approach therapy through a Contemporary Psychoanalytic Lens to understand what is being communicated through one's behaviors and understand how past experiences influence current relationships. As we form a relationship, I have found individuals develop stronger insight, aiding with a deeper understanding of self, and experiencing more lasting and sustainable relief.

Nearly 10 years of clinical experience using Object Relations Psychotherapy.

I have had extensive training with one of the developers of Relational Psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I have received two years of training at a Relational Psychoanalytic Institute.

In order to heal, you have to truly get to know yourself. Psychoanalytic therapy helps you understand yourself on a more intimate level. By exploring past experiences and relationships, in addition to what is going on for you in the here and now, we can gain greater access to all that is you. This kind of therapy expands your consciousness and opens up worlds of possibility. You will start to connect the dots between past and present, which can be both revelatory and liberating.

I see my role as a collaborator and supporter as you navigate a deeper understanding of yourself in a non-judgmental and affirming environment. I approach therapy from a relational and trauma-informed lens and believe in providing a space where you can feel seen, heard, and met where you are. At the core of all of this, my focus is always on building an authentic, trusting, and empathetic therapeutic relationship through which we can explore, learn, heal, and grow.

I am trained in psychodynamic (also called psychoanalytic) approaches, which focus on deep listening to help you understand what is really going on behind your symptoms. Psychoanalytic therapy is one of the longest-enduring forms of therapy and its effectiveness has been empirically verified.

We approach therapy through a contemporary psychoanalytic lens to understand what is being communicated through one's behaviors and understand how past experiences are influencing current relationships. As we form our relationships we have found that individuals develop deeper insight, aiding with a deeper understanding of themselves, and experiencing more lasting and sustainable relief.

Under this umbrella falls many theories and approaches such as : object relations and modern psychoanalysis. Object relations is in a nutshell you relate to others including partners how your caregiver related to you. We all strive for perfection but it is really about being "good enough". Modern psychoanalysis is focusing on protecting from self attacks and self-sabotage. (cue Bestie Boys music). The therapist job is to have the client "say everything."

Psychoanalysis gives us the chance to assess and process through the events in our lives the shape the way we look at the world, specifically events that have happened during our childhood and adolescent years. It takes time to unravel the yarn, but as we peel away the layers, we begin to get a better understanding of how strengths, our weaknesses and our defense mechanisms. Doing this provides the opportunity to change the way we show up and will have immediate effects on our personal lives.