I have always been interested in how psychology, motivation and the physical body are connected.

In graduate school, I studied counseling psychology as well as neuropsychology, which gave me a good background to understanding mind-body interactions. I earned my Ph.D. from University of North Texas, and completed a visiting internship at the Russian Federation Childrens Hospital in Moscow, where I worked with neurologists and neurosurgeons. Other internships were at the VA Hospital in Martinez, California and UC Davis Medical Center.

More recently, I was director of a multidisciplinary pain treatment center for several years. At this clinic the focus for patients was on finding meaning in life despite having a major health problem. Teaching and coaching the hundreds of individuals dealing with chronic physical pain taught me a great deal about motivation, goal-setting and achievement. I learned much about what works and what doesn't; this knowledge and experience is what I bring to my current clients.
Services
Biofeedback
Hypnosis
Relaxation Training
Psychotherapy
Areas of Expertise
Sports and Performance
Personal Growth and Spirituality
Stress Management
Chronic Pain
Anxiety, including Posttraumatic stress
Depression

Office Information:

Please call me at 916-443-8500 to schedule an appointment.
Health Plans include MHN, and Blue Shield.
Sliding scale is available for those paying out of pocket.