What should I expect in our first session?
You’ve made a wise choice by deciding to pursue therapy. Your active involvement in this process is key to making the most of your treatment. Therapy can bring many positive changes including improving your relationships, boosting your self-esteem and mood, and helping you reach your goals. It’s important to remember that healing and growth can be tough at times, and some discomfort is a normal part of the journey. Know that I’m here to support you every step of the way. Your commitment to the process is vital, and I encourage you to take charge of your well-being.
How do you describe your therapeutic approach?
I use a holistic approach, working with my clients to help them challenge negative thought patterns, build resilience, and uncover a sense of purpose that goes beyond career achievements to creating a more balanced and fulfilling life. I view therapy and coaching as collaborative journeys where openness and practicality are essential. I also believe in bringing a sense of humor into our work together—it’s a powerful tool for connection and growth. My goal is to create a supportive environment where clients feel empowered to make meaningful changes and move toward a life that truly reflects their values and aspirations.
How long have you been practicing?
I have been a trusted advisor to individuals and families for over 17 years. I started out as a philanthropic advisor on issues relating to impact, legacy and purpose, and later on I decided to specialize in mental health.
What do you specialize in?
In addition to the therapeutic specialties listed above, I specifically enjoy working with immigrants, third culture, and mixed race individuals. I also have extensive experience with entrepreneurs, high net worth individuals, and their families.
What research areas are you interested in?
My clinical and research interests include depression, existential crises, relationship issues, burnout, and loneliness.
What’s the most rewarding part of your job?
I find it so fulfilling to see people heal and grow. The path is rarely straightforward; it’s often marked by setbacks and challenges, and moments of struggle intertwine with breakthroughs. Yet each step forward, no matter how small, is a victory.
What inspired you to get into counseling?
My own lived experiences have been a powerful motivator in my journey toward becoming a therapist. There were times when I realized I had accomplished many of the goals I had set for myself, yet despite these achievements I was still grappling with a deep sense of unhappiness and unfulfillment. Then I had the privilege of working with a psychotherapist who changed my life.
My therapist helped me navigate complex emotions and guided me toward a deeper understanding of myself. The impact was transformative, not only in helping me find a sense of peace and clarity, but also in inspiring a profound desire to offer the same support to others. She passed away a few years ago, leaving me with a strong calling to become a psychotherapist myself. This personal journey has fueled my passion for helping others navigate their struggles, achieve their goals, and ultimately find happiness and meaning in their lives.
In another life, if you weren’t working in counseling, what would you be doing?
In another facet of my life, I am an artist. I find that my artistic practice and my career as a therapist are closely connected, each enriching the other. Through art, I delve into emotions, ideas, and experiences that go beyond words. My work as a therapist helps me navigate and understand the intricacies of the mind, which in turn influences my art. Together these pursuits create a harmonious interplay, allowing me to grow in both areas.
What’s something your clients might be surprised to learn about you?
That I have been to over 52 countries and lived in five.
What is a self-care ritual you practice?
I consider myself my own laboratory of personal change and transformation, and have signed up for everything from Burning Man to living in an ashram, the Vipassana ten-day silent retreat, the Hoffman Process, ayahuasca and shamanic healing, hypnotherapy, various programs by Tony Robbins, Deepak Chopra and other business and spiritual leaders, and decades of extensive career coaching and psychotherapy.