I help people re-vision their lives, overcome crises, depressed & stuck states, transform addictive patterns and release trauma.

In 2011, I co-authored a women's issues book with colleagues at UCSD, focused on the link of trauma and substance abuse. 

I completed my doctoral research on the psychological experience of living with and beyond cancer as well as authored a chapter on this topic for the book "Hope Begins in the Dark", by NEWSWEEK journalist Jamie Reno. 

In addition to years of clinical experience, research & "book knowledge", I also have personal experience with overcoming adversity. My own "traumatic" experience was recently covered in a book of stories ("Drinking the Dragon") about transforming trauma. I have walked a mile in seemingly hopeless circumstances and walked beyond them. You can too.