After some twenty years of practice, I am still deeply moved by the continuous mutual learning and growth to be found in the process of listening, questioning, and honest searching. When I look back at my own experience in therapy, I am convinced that the way we relate to our counselor is an interesting reflection of how we relate in general. I am reminded of the moment in the movie Kissing Jessica Stein when Helen wants to know if her new lover Jessica has come out to her therapist.

Helen: What does your therapist think?

Jessica: Oh, I didn’t tell my therapist.

Helen: Why not?

Jessica: It’s personal.

What I like about being a counselor and coach is precisely this potential for a safe, caring, personal connection. I cherish dream work and the subtle ways we translate feelings into words, find and refine our personal goals and truths.
I see myself as a guide, a “way companion,” and mentor, especially for women. I know from my own experience that in the presence of an attuned listener a great deal becomes possible: healing, growth, the unfolding of wings.

Professional Background: M.A. in Clinical Psychology from New College, CA. Completed  MFCC training,  3-year internship at Child Development Center (Children’s Hopsital, Oakland). Private studies with Dr. Otto Will and Dr. Beulah Parker. Ph.D. in spiritual psychology. CTI (Coaches Training Institute) training.  Ordained as minister at AIWP (Association for the Integration of the Whole Person)