I am a Licensed Educational Psychologist and Marriage Family Therapist. I love my work! It is so
rewarding to help a person through a challenging time or situation. I have extensive experience and
expertise in the assessment of educational and clinical disabilities and provide independent educational
evaluations.
As a licensed therapist, I have been helping people achieve their goals over 25 years! Sometimes regular
counseling is what's needed. Other times, testing and consultation is the answer. Whatever your
situation, I offer you my unconditional regard and skill to reach your goals.
I received my doctoral degree from the University of California Berkeley. I am a father and lifelong
surfer. I am humbled by how awesome life is and by how special each of us is. I am often very
helpful if you are dealing with any of the following problems: anxiety/depression, relationship issues,
recovery issues, anger and mood problems, child/adolescent behavior, special education testing and consultation
to parents and schools.
I am an interactive, solution-focused therapist. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help you and/or family members resolve the frustrations and challenges in your life. I offer heart-felt listening, compassion, humor and skillful therapeutic support that is highly personalized to your needs.
Education:
Ph.D., Ed Psych, University of California Berkeley
M.A., Child Clinical Psychology, George Mason University
B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, College of William and Mary
Licenses & Awards:
Licensed Educational Psychologist (California)
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (Hawaii and California)
Service Excellence Awards to Military Service Members
Public Service Award - Outstanding Service
Phi Beta Kappa, National Honor Society
Psi Chi, National Honor Society in Psychology
NIMH Fellowship Recepient, UC Berkeley
Continuing Education:
During 2018, 45 hours of training in Clinical Supervision, Ethics and the Law, Veterans with Post-Deployment
Stress, Autism Assessment, Domestic Violence, Aging, Clinical Aspects of AIDS/HIV
Professional Activities and Memberships:
Clinical Member, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (renewing)