It is intended to give you some basic information about my background, private practice, and the therapy I offer. I am a Licensed Psychologist and certified Psychoanalyst in private practice in San Francisco (Pacific Heights). I work with adults in psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and couples' therapy, and also provide teaching and consultation to mental health professionals.
Over the last 35 years, I have helped people with a wide range of problems including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, sexual concerns, interpersonal relationship issues, career obstacles, blocks in creativity, and the process of coming to terms with difficult and traumatic life situations.
Over the last 35 years, I have helped people with a wide range of problems including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, sexual concerns, interpersonal relationship issues, career obstacles, blocks in creativity, and the process of coming to terms with difficult and traumatic life situations.
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Since I began teaching more than 30 years ago, I've had the pleasure of working with therapists at all levels of experience, both in formal academic and clinical settings, and in intimate private study groups.
Having taught extensively on the work of Freud, Ferenczi, Klein, Winnicott, Bowlby, Bion, Sullivan, Kohut, Matte-Blanco, Ferro, Civitarese, Bollas, and others, I have developed a particular interest in weaving together the disparate schools of psychoanalytic theory, and clarifying complex ideas in a way that makes them more 'user-friendly' and deepens day-to-day clinical work.
Having taught extensively on the work of Freud, Ferenczi, Klein, Winnicott, Bowlby, Bion, Sullivan, Kohut, Matte-Blanco, Ferro, Civitarese, Bollas, and others, I have developed a particular interest in weaving together the disparate schools of psychoanalytic theory, and clarifying complex ideas in a way that makes them more 'user-friendly' and deepens day-to-day clinical work.
Life is challenging and requires us to continually come to terms with our physical being, our being with others, our being with ourselves, and our struggle to develop a sense of purpose and meaning in life. Evolving a fulfilled life in the realms of love, work, and creativity is an on-going process of making the best of the changes around us and within us.
As in most areas of life, the benefits of self-discovery and growth increase greatly with more active personal involvement. Psychoanalysis is a unique form of intensive psychotherapy with sessions scheduled 3-5 times per week, typically making use of the traditional analytic couch.
The process of psychoanalysis depends on a safe, confidential relationship with a trusted analyst, a relationship that allows emotional dilemmas to come to light in all their richness and complexity.Within this deeper relationship, we work together to grasp the deeper meanings of your experience through exploration of emotional reactions, thoughts, memories, dreams, images, and bodily sensations.
The process of psychoanalysis depends on a safe, confidential relationship with a trusted analyst, a relationship that allows emotional dilemmas to come to light in all their richness and complexity.Within this deeper relationship, we work together to grasp the deeper meanings of your experience through exploration of emotional reactions, thoughts, memories, dreams, images, and bodily sensations.
I offer case consultation and supervision to licensed therapists, providing a safe, reflective space to explore your clinical work, address special clinical and ethical dilemmas, and, sometimes, to discuss writing and teaching projects.
Consultation allows for the processing of the emotional and intellectual challenges that are a life-long part of being a psychotherapist, and it should also foster continuing growth, confidence, and pleasure in being a therapist.
Consultation allows for the processing of the emotional and intellectual challenges that are a life-long part of being a psychotherapist, and it should also foster continuing growth, confidence, and pleasure in being a therapist.
A Case for Psychoanalysis: Exploring the Scientific Evidence with John Thor Cornelius MD. This is an excellent 2014 45min presentation comparing the outcome evidence for psychoanalytic therapy, cognitive therapy, and medication. If you are interested, you may want to review the comprehensive list compiled by the American Psychoanalytic Association.
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