My road here blends activism, spirituality, and corporate leadership—creating a practice grounded in both heart and high-performance environments. My journey started as a gay youth leader in Boston and an AIDS activist in New York City. These roles instilled in me the importance of resilience, community, and standing up for what matters, and they continue to influence how I engage with clients today.

My academic training at Columbia University and the California Institute of Integral Studies deepened my understanding of the human psyche, the healing process, and the intersection of psychology and spirituality. However, my approach goes beyond theory. For over 30 years, I’ve been immersed in the various spiritual traditions and Hermetic sciences, and I practice a form of western meditation that has been central to my own growth. I’ve also supervised others on their spiritual journeys for more than two decades, helping them navigate their own paths toward healing, growth and self-realization.

I also spent over 20 years in the corporate world as a Director of Litigation Technology at three global law firms. I understand the pressures of striving for success and the personal costs that can come with it. I’ve seen how these environments can affect one’s sense of freedom and peace, and I work to help individuals reclaim their autonomy and balance.

Having walked my own path in therapy and spiritual practice, I offer both personal insight and clinical skill. My familiarity with cross-cultural mythology, ritual, and potent inner symbolism can help you rewrite or embrace your story with integrity and compassion.

I’m dedicated to supporting others with compassion and empathy, drawing from the lessons of both my successes and my challenges. While my journey is uniquely mine, I believe I can help you navigate yours — offering insights and guidance as you move toward healing and greater self-awareness.

Education:

M.A., Integral Counseling Psychology, California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) (2012)
B.A., Political Science, Columbia College at Columbia University in the City of New York, NY (1987)

Certifications:

Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) - MDMA-Assisted Therapy Training Program - Certificate of Completion

Additional Training:

Advanced Gestalt and Relational Trainings (Patel, Yontef, Jacobs, Hycner)

Psychoanalytic Case Conference - Psychoanalytic Institute of Northern California (PINC)

Internal Family Systems (Schwartz)

Repairing Attachment Trauma: Advanced Approaches for Deep Healing and Post-Traumatic Growth (Fisher)

Esther Perel's Transformative Approach to Couples Therapy in Action (Perel)

Foundations of Existential-Humanistic Therapy Training - (Schneider & Krug)

Advanced Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Training - (Polaris Insight Center, Fluence, Journey Clinical)

Memberships and Affiliations: 

Bay Area Open Minds - Psychotherapists Affirming Sexual & Gender Diversity
CAMFT - California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Gaylesta -  The LGBTQ Psychotherapy Association
National Coalition for Sexual Freedom
Association of Transpersonal Psychology
Association of Humanistic Psychology
AAGT - Association for the Advancement of Gestalt Therapy, Southwest Chapter
EHI - Existential Humanistic Institute

Board Member (2013-2019) - Bay Area Open Minds: Psychotherapists Affirming Sexual & Gender Diversity

Internships:
Integral Counseling Center at Church Street
Ruth Asawa School of the Arts (SOTA)
SF Academy of Arts and Sciences
Bay Area Gestalt Institute