I come from a unique background shaped by a blend of activism, academic training, spiritual practice, and corporate experience. 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 have practiced a form of Hermetic 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 and self-realization.

I’ve 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 been in therapy myself for many years, I’ve had the opportunity to experience growth from the inside out. This personal experience, combined with exposure to diverse therapeutic approaches, allows me to offer a unique perspective to clients. Additionally, my spiritual practice has given me a deep knowledge of cross-cultural mythology and the potent symbolism in classical myths, helping me understand how we each live out our own stories and how these stories can be rewritten, or embraced.

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. in Integral Counseling Psychology, California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, CA, 2012
B.A. in 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 with Gieve Patel, LMFT

A Relational Approach to Healing Shame - with Gary Yontef, Ph.D.

A Relational Approach to Gestalt - with Lynn Jacobs, Ph.D.

The Therapist As Relational Artist - with Rich Hycner, Ph.D

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

Internal Family Systems Step by Step: IFS for Deep Healing - with Richard Schwartz

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

Esther Perel's Transformative Approach to Couples Therapy in Action - Esther Perel

Foundations of Existential-Humanistic Therapy Training Retreat - with Kirk Schneider, Ph.D and Orah Krug, Ph.D

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Training - Polaris Insight Center

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Training - Fluence Training, via 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