I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in chronic pain
and illness, older adults and stress-related disorders. I typically see
clients in my office, but home or assisted living facility visits can also
be arranged for an additional fee.
My work utilizes the client's strengths to accomplish their self-identified goals. I typically use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, positive psychology and motivational interviewing. Other interventions may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT I), and biofeedback. Recognizing the importance of working with the whole person, I frequently collaborate with other health care providers and family members (where appropriate) to help facilitate the individual's recovery and growth.
Professional Skills
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Brief Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Pain Management (CBPM) Mindfulness Positive Psychology Motivational Interviewing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT I) Biofeedback Diagnostic evaluations Psychotherapy support for pain medication reduction Behavioral interventions for dementia patients with problematic behaviors Interdisciplinary collaboration for treatment planning Support groups Pre-surgical Screening Assessments Group psychotherapy Family psychotherapy Individual psychotherapy addressing wide range of mental health issues, including: crisis intervention, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, substance abuse, PTSD, early stage dementia, chronic pain, chronic illness, sleep disorders, and personality disorders.
Agencies Served
Trauma and Stress Recovery Center
Senior
Access
OnLok Senior Health by Institute on Aging
UCSF/Institute on
Aging/Psychology Department
Through the Looking Glass
Community
Institute of Psychotherapy
Y Team Mental Health Program
Education
Psy.D. Clinical Psychology
California School of
Professional Psychology
at Alliant International University (APA Accredited)
San Francisco, CA
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Business
Washington State
University
License and Certification
Clinical Psychology License,
State of California -- PSY 27324.
Certification in Primary Care
Behavioral Health
University of Massachusetts, Department of Family Medicine
and
Community Health
(Distance-learning program)
Related Professional Training
Dementia: Behavioral Health
Assessments and Interventions for Practitioners
Cognitive Behavioral
Assessment & Treatment of Patients with Chronic Pain
Working with Caregivers
Elder Abuse
Working with Victims of Domestic Abuse
Neuropsychological
screenings for dementia
Family Therapy
Art therapy
Seeking
Safety
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
Professional Memberships
Senior Access Advisory Council
American Psychological Association -- Division 38, Health Psychology –
Member
California Psychological Association -- Member
Marin
County Psychological Association – Member and Early Career
Psychologist Committee Chairperson
Professional Presentations
"Mental Health, Diabetes, Heart
Disease and Stroke" - community health presentation - sponsored by Marin
Health and Human Services, Sutter Health and Episcopal Senior
Communities
"Older Adults' Perceptions of Pain Medications" - poster presentation – American Pain Society Annual Meeting
"Older Adults' Perceptions of Pain Medications" - poster presentation
– Society for Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting
"Patient
Perspectives on Pain Medications" - presenter and panelist – National
Summit on Opioid Safety
"Older Adults and Pain Management" -- presentation -- Institute on Aging, Intern Training