Compassionate Psychotherapy
California-based licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience working in grief, loss, and bereavement.
I specialize in working with adults who wish to address issues of infertility, bereavement, grief and loss or life transitions.
Currently accepting new clients for teletherapy sessions in California.
My Services
Infertility
Many people think the process of having a child is easy, and once the decision is made to conceive it just happens. Those that struggle with infertility know differently. So much excitement to start a family, only to be confronted by disappointment after disappointment and tremendous loss. Also feeling pressure as time …
Bereavement
Life changes in an instant when a loved one dies. The intensity of sadness, regret, guilt, anger and/or anxiety one may experience can be overwhelming, all-consuming and make it difficult to navigate your basic day to day routine. Facing the reality of loss, the mixture of emotions that come with this and adjusting to a …
Life Transitions
“All great changes are proceeded by chaos”
Deepak Chopra
If it feels chaotic, stressful, anxiety ridden and full of doubt when you are in the middle of a life transition, that often means you are on the brink of something important, purposeful, powerful, and needed. Grief often comes with change. Even in a welcomed change, grief can …
Grief and Loss
We grieve many different losses. The loss of relationships, jobs, physical abilities, our health, identity, dreams, hopes… and so much more. Grief and loss is a universal human experience. Facing uncertainty, managing challenging emotions such as fear, anxiety, sadness and trying to find stability again when life …
Workshops
2-Week Wait Workshop (virtual)
The dreaded 2 week wait! This period of time can be anxiety ridden for many facing infertility. During this workshop, attendees will learn relaxation exercises, affirmations and other practical tools to cope with the 2 week wait.
Coping with Infertility Workshop (virtual)
The challenges of infertility are …
Support Groups
Widow and Widower Support Group (Virtual)
This 8 week-group will focus on concerns of men and women who are grieving the loss of a spouse. Participants will share emotional challenges and receive grief education on coping and healing after the death of a loved one. Group members will receive emotional support from others in a similar life …