Jungian Analysis and Psychotherapy in the bay area

“Individuation, therefore, can only mean a process of psychological development that fulfills the individual qualities given; in other words, it is a process by which a man becomes the definite, unique being he in fact is.” (C. G. Jung, Collected Works, volume 7, para. 267)

Depth-Oriented Psychotherapy and Jungian Analysis for Adults

A Journey for Healing and Creative Transformation

My approach to psychotherapy and Jungian analysis begins with creating a safe, collaborative, and non-judgmental space. Together, we explore the root causes of emotional distress and develop practical strategies to navigate life’s challenges.

A central principle in my practice is Jung’s concept of Individuation—the lifelong process of becoming your true self, or the "definite, unique being" that you are. Many individuals experience disconnection from their authentic identity due to early family dynamics, cultural conditioning, or unresolved relational trauma. This disconnection often manifests as anxiety, depression, addiction, or creative blockages.

Through depth-oriented therapy, we work to integrate these developmental wounds, uncovering the symbolic threads that lead to healing. Our goal is to foster a more cohesive, creative, and meaningful sense of self—one that honors your individuality while deepening your relationships within family, community, and the collective.

Couples Therapy in the Bay Area and Elsewhere

Strengthening Relationships through Insight, Emotional Connection, and Growth

I offer couples therapy for partners seeking deeper emotional connection, more effective communication, and meaningful resolution of recurring conflicts. Whether you are navigating a period of difficulty or hoping to strengthen an already valued relationship, therapy provides a supportive space to understand one another more fully and move forward with greater clarity and care.

Couples commonly seek therapy for concerns such as:

• Communication breakdowns and unresolved conflict
• Financial stress and decision-making challenges
• Emotional and physical intimacy concerns
• Family planning and parenting transitions
• Cultural, relational, or intergenerational differences

Our work begins by identifying the core issues shaping your relationship dynamics. Together, we explore how early life experiences, relational histories, and unconscious patterns may be influencing how you connect, communicate, and respond to one another. Themes that arise in individual work often live within the relationship as well, offering important insight into the interpersonal patterns between partners.

The aim of couples therapy is to support the inherent strengths of your relationship while fostering deeper mutual understanding, compassion, and emotional attunement. Through this process, partners can experience growth not only as a couple, but also as individuals within the relationship.

Areas of Specialization

Issues Addressed in Individual and Couples Therapy

• Anxiety, Depression & Emotional Regulation
• Breaking Repetitive Emotional and Behavioral Patterns 
• Exploring Family Dynamics/Intergenerational Healing
• Substance Abuse and Other Addictions
• Navigating Relationship Challenges 
• Healing Childhood and Adult Trauma 
• Grief, Bereavement, and Loss Integration 
• Aging, Death and End-of-Life Transitions
• Couples:  Love, Sexuality and Intimacy
• Body image and Self-Perception Work
• Career Development and Vocational Clarity
• Life Transitions and Identity Shifts
• Exploring Sexual and Gender identity/LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy
• Developmental Transitions: Young Adulthood, Midlife, Elderhood
• Fostering Creativity and Overcoming Creative Blocks 
• Spiritual Exploration and and Meaning-Making
• Spiritual Emergence & Integration
• Support for Creatives, Artists, Dancers, Writers, and Other Seekers

I work with individuals from diverse backgrounds in both short-term and long-term psychotherapy, tailored to your unique needs, interest, and goals.

Integrative Practices: Dreams, Imagination & Embodied Healing

Accessing the Unconscious through Creative and Somatic Modalities

In addition to our verbal conversation, I offer integrative practices such as: 

• Jungian Dream Analysis
• Active Imagination
• Expressive Arts Therapy
• Authentic Movement & Somatic Awareness

These modalities engage the unconscious and the body as vital sources of insight and transformation. They can be powerful tools for deep healing . You can learn more about these approaches in the Dreams/Active Imagination section of my website.

Begin Your Journey of Individuation as an Individual or Couple

Psychotherapy Rooted in Depth, Meaning, and Transformation

Whether you're seeking support for emotional healing, relationship growth, or creative renewal, I aim to meet you where you are. Together, we can work toward a more satisfying, meaningful, and authentic life.

Consultation & Teaching

In addition to my clinical practice, I teach and consult within the analytic training program at the C. G. Jung Institute of San Francisco. I also offer clinical consultation in my private practice for licensed therapists and helping professionals who wish to deepen their work through a Jungian and depth-psychological perspective. I have lectured nationally and taught at graduate institutions throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, including in the Expressive Arts Therapy Program at John F. Kennedy University for over twenty years and continue to offer seminars and workshops. 

As a consultant, I attend to a wide range of psychodynamics from a Jungian and depth psychotherapeutic perspective. I bring a focus on the relational dynamics, symbolic messaging, and  ways to experience an embodied presence between the therapist and patient. I also support clinicians in deepening their experience of presence through embodiment practices and through engaging reverie and active imagination in their own minds and bodies. And, ways to engage patients in imaginal and body-based practices  to further deepen experience, according to the needs and inclinations of the patient. I am committed to co-creating a safe space to explore countertransference responses as a potential avenue to further understand the relational dynamics between the therapeutic couple. I support clinicians in developing greater confidence in working with the unconscious, dreams, creativity, and the transformative processes at the heart of depth psychotherapy. 

As a teacher and lecturer, I offer seminars and trainings that bridge theory and lived experience. Areas of teaching include:

• Active Imagination & The Transcendent Function
• Jungian Complex Theory 
• Jungian Dreamwork
• Expressive Arts Therapy & Authentic Movement
• Creativity, Symbolic Life & Depth Psychology

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