History
My generic private practice began in Palo Alto and Santa Clara, California. Initially I specialized in employee assistance, mediation and recovery issues. In 2003 I moved my practice to Dana Point, California and established the Center For Empowerment located in the Dana Point Plaza. This is also a general practice for all ages and now has expaned to include impulse, stress, mood, weight and lifestyle management. The location is housed in a Medical/Professional building convenient to PCH and the 5 Freeway.
Specialties
Feelings are connected to our beliefs which in turn affect our actions and attitudes. As a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Wellness Coach I know that it is difficult to just observe our feelings without judging them. Having an uncluttered mind takes practice too and is not always a do it-yourself project. The key to managing our emotions or thoughts is to witness how they percolate and dissipate instead of getting too caught up in them. I've spent over 25 years showing my patients how to listen, educate and support. themselves before over reacting. I also understand that each person's needs are unique to them. In my practice I empower my patients to help them help themselves which has been the cornerstone of my success as a therapist.