My Approach

This work emphasizes depth and sustained reflection. It tends to resonate with adults and couples who are willing to examine recurring patterns, emotional tensions, and the ways relationships reflect inner life.

While many people seek therapy during periods of anxiety, grief, or transition, the focus here is not only on relief. It is on understanding what these experiences may be expressing and how they relate to your ongoing psychological development.

My stance is steady and collaborative. I do not assume I already know the meaning of your struggles. Instead, we approach them with curiosity and careful attention, allowing insight to emerge gradually over time.

The Process Over Time

Depth-oriented therapy can address immediate concerns, but it also holds the possibility of longer-term psychological development.

Some people come with a specific difficulty and work more briefly. Others choose to engage a deeper and more sustained process. In either case, the focus remains on understanding recurring patterns and fostering greater integration over time.

This work unfolds at its own pace. It is shaped by your circumstances, your questions, and your willingness to engage what emerges.

The Therapeutic Relationship

This work unfolds within a relationship grounded in steadiness and mutual curiosity. Rather than offering quick interpretations, we take time to examine what arises with care.

I do not assume the meaning of your experience. Instead, we explore it together, allowing understanding to develop gradually. A relationship built on trust and attention creates the conditions for meaningful change.

Who This Tends to Fit

This work tends to resonate with adults, and with couples, who are willing to examine recurring patterns and engage their inner life with sustained attention. While individuals often encounter these patterns internally, couples may see them emerge between partners, where they can be explored thoughtfully rather than reactively.

Beginning the Work

If this approach resonates, the next step is an initial consultation. We can meet by phone, video, or in person in Berkeley to determine whether working together feels appropriate.

This first conversation allows us to consider what brings you to therapy and whether this form of work aligns with what you’re seeking.