Specialties:
Social Work, Psychotherapy
Address:
3030 Ashby Ave STE 111, Berkeley 94705
(510) 841-3002 (Phone), (925) 254-3741 (Fax)
Procedures:
Adolescent Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couples Therapy, Marital Counseling, Psychological Evaluation, Psychotherapy Services, Relaxation Therapy
Conditions:
Anxiety Conditions, Depression, Depressive Disorders, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Geriatric Conditions, Mood Disorder Due to a General Medical Condition, Mood Disorders, Panic Attack, Phase of Life Problem, Phobia, Postpartum Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorders, Premenstrual Syndrome, Psychological Addiction, Psychological Disorders, Rape Trauma Syndrome, Rapid Eye Movement Behavior Disorder, Reactive Depression, Relational Problems, Separation Anxiety, Substance Abuse
Awards:
Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, 1983, Graduated First in class, University of Michigan, May, 1975, Granted designation of "Superior Achievement and Clinical Skills" by USPP, allowing me to train Ph.D. candidates, 1997, Identified as "Exceptional" by United Behavioral Health, 2007, Designated as Subject Matter Expert by the Board of Behavioral Science Examiners, 1994
Philosophy:
Healing is always possible. No matter how deep the problem, the wounding, the depression, etc. there is always a pathway out. The Chinese word for Crisis has two elements, danger and opportunity. No matter how dangerous the situation may appear, there is always an opportunity in the midst of crisis. Our job is to ferret out the depth of the problem, work towards healing so that choice becomes possible and to grasp the opportunity that is there. Transformation truly is possible.
Education:
Internship Hospital
The Psychotherapy Institute
Graduated: 1977
University Of Colorado
Graduated: 1969
The University Of Michigan
Graduated: 1975