Business Details
50 Years
experience
Expert Psychotherapy & Grief Counseling in Santa Cruz
With over five decades of dedicated practice, I have established myself as a trusted psychotherapist specializing in grief counseling and emotional transformation. My work integrates personalized therapeutic approaches with evidence-based strategies, empowering clients to navigate loss, trauma, and life transitions. As an author of six books on grief and healing, I bring both academic rigor and practical wisdom to my practice, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and mindful awareness.My therapeutic methods, including EMDR and sandplay therapy, are designed to help individuals reconnect with their inner resources and foster resilience. I have taught at esteemed institutions and led workshops globally, focusing on the intersection of spirituality and psychological healing. My commitment to client-centered care ensures a safe, supportive environment for deep personal growth.
Services
Psychotherapy
Grief Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Sandplay Therapy
Workshops
Trauma Recovery
Spiritual Counseling
Life Transitions Coaching
Dream Work
Parenting Support
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of specialized expertise in grief counseling and trauma recovery.
- Our personalized therapeutic approach integrates EMDR, sandplay, and mindfulness techniques.
- Author of six groundbreaking books on grief and emotional transformation.
- Global workshop leader with decades of experience in spiritual and psychological healing.
- Commitment to client-centered care emphasizing self-compassion and sustainable growth.
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (California)
What people say
Compassionate support
Life-changing experience
Safe healing space
Transformative insights
Sustained emotional growth
Services
Psychotherapy
Personalized psychotherapy sessions address grief, trauma, and life transitions using evidence-based techniques. Clients receive tailored support to explore emotional challenges and develop coping strategies. This service emphasizes self-discovery and healing through a compassionate, client-centered approach.
Grief Counseling
Specialized counseling for processing loss, including unresolved grief and complex bereavement. Techniques include creating healing sanctuaries and nurturing inner relationships with deceased loved ones. Focuses on transforming grief into personal growth and renewed vitality.
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy addresses trauma and PTSD symptoms. This evidence-based approach helps clients reprocess distressing memories, reducing emotional distress and fostering psychological resilience through structured, guided sessions.
Sandplay Therapy
Jungian-based sandplay therapy uses miniature objects and sand trays to explore unconscious patterns. Particularly effective for children and adults processing trauma, this non-verbal modality facilitates deep emotional healing and self-expression in a safe, contained environment.
Workshops
Transformative workshops combine grief education, spiritual exploration, and experiential exercises. Topics include navigating life transitions, healing ancestral grief, and discovering mindfulness in daily life. Offered in-person and internationally, fostering community and shared growth.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
I specialize in grief counseling, EMDR therapy, sandplay therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches tailored to individual needs.
How can grief counseling help me?
Grief counseling provides structured strategies to process loss, heal unresolved emotions, and transform grief into personal growth opportunities.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, I provide therapy sessions via Zoom for clients who prefer remote access to services.
What workshops are available?
Workshops focus on grief transformation, spiritual exploration, and life transitions, offered both locally and internationally.
How do you address trauma in therapy?
Trauma is addressed through EMDR therapy, somatic awareness, and evidence-based techniques to reprocess distressing experiences safely.
Can you help with unresolved grief from past losses?
Yes, I specialize in healing unresolved grief through personalized strategies that address both recent and long-standing emotional wounds.
