therapy in Berkeley & all of California

Therapy for Challenging Family & Work Dynamics

Specializing in parent coaching, low contact and family estrangement, and other complex relationships

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You’re here because

Healing Complex family dynamics

Families can be a place of deep pain. Struggles with family are common, but often hard to name, especially for people who are used to handling things on their own.

You may be someone who functions well in most areas of your life, yet feel stuck, unsettled, or pulled back into old patterns when it comes to your family. You might find yourself questioning your reactions, overthinking interactions, or carrying a quiet sense of guilt or responsibility that’s hard to shake.

I work with individuals who are trying to make sense of complicated relationships with their family of origin. This can include a history of emotional or physical harm, ongoing tension, or a relationship that no longer feels workable. Even when life looks steady on the outside, these dynamics can have a real impact on how you feel and how you move through the world.

Our work focuses on seeing and understanding the patterns that keep repeating, processing what has been painful, and helping you move forward in a way that feels more solid and self-directed. For some, that includes reconnection with clearer boundaries. For others, it means accepting limits and building a life that feels more steady and fully their own.

This space could be for you if:

  • You are capable and driven, but feel pulled into old roles with your family

  • You question yourself after interactions and wonder if you’re overreacting

  • You carry guilt or responsibility that doesn’t fully make sense to you

  • You are navigating distance, low contact, or estrangement

  • You are considering stepping back from a relationship and feel conflicted

  • You are grieving a relationship that no longer feels safe or workable

  • You want clarity, direction, and a way forward that feels grounded

My specialties

I work with busy people seeking real change.

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I’M A LICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST.

I take a no-BS approach to therapy and offer an honest, focused support to help you create real change

commiting to ther to therapy is one of the most vulnerable things a person can do. I hold our space with the reverence and humility it deserves. I also know that people come to therapy ready to confront what’s holding them back. In our sessions, I’m here to be honest and real with you. We won’t just skim the surface—I believe in exploring what’s holding you back in a way that feels meaningful, focused, and compassionate. 

Therapy with me is about creating deep, lasting change, working through the patterns and beliefs that aren’t serving you. I’ll help you find clarity and direction. If you’re ready to dig a little deeper and discover what’s possible, I’ll be with you each step of the way.

Therapy that fits your busy life.


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In-person in Berkeley

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Online anywhere in California

The support you need.
When you need it.