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 their relationships mirror deeper internal dynamics.

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

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 and direction to emerge gradually over time.

The Process Over Time

Depth-oriented therapy can address immediate concerns, while also opening space for longer-term psychological development.

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

This work unfolds at its own pace. It is shaped by your circumstances, your questions, and what we discover together over time. While the pace is gradual, the work remains focused and intentional.

The Therapeutic Relationship

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

I do not assume I already know the meaning of your experience. Instead, we explore it together, allowing understanding and direction to develop gradually.

A relationship built on trust and careful attention creates the conditions for meaningful and lasting change.

Who This Tends to Fit

This work tends to resonate with adults and couples who are willing to examine recurring patterns and engage their inner life with depth and sustained attention. While individuals often experience these patterns internally, couples may see them emerge in the space between partners, where they can be explored thoughtfully rather than reactively. This approach is best suited for those who are open to reflection and willing to tolerate complexity rather than seeking quick solutions.

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 explore whether working together feels like a good mutual fit.

This first conversation allows us to clarify what brings you to therapy and whether this form of work aligns with what you’re looking for at this time.