| Office: |
East-West Counseling Center
7611 Norton Avenue
West Hollywood, CA 90046
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| Phone: |
(213) 880-8262
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| Fax: |
(323) 851-7806
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| Cell Phone: |
(213) 880-8262
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| E-mail: |
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| Web Site: |
eastwestcounselingandpsychotherapy.com
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| Profession: |
Marriage and Family Therapist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
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| Practice Description: |
I offer depth-oriented, analytic therapy from a Jungian perspective with the addition of Cognitive-Behavioral aspects. I believe that "symptoms" such as depression, anxiety, grief & loss, addiction, career and relationship issues and others often present as the "call" from psyche, announcing the beginning of movement to another level of meaning and consciousness. Psychic and emotional upheaval can serve as portals to the next journey of self-discovery which awaits most of us as we progress through life. The depth approach, which usually includes dream work, can help to increase our capacity to host states which may be difficult to bear alone. I view myself as a guide and partner with my patients in holding the space wherein self-discovery and growth can occur. I have facilitated individual, child, couples' and family therapy for over fifteen years. I also sometimes incorporate play therapy, sandplay therapy, and other creative modalities into the work.
My goal is to offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space in which emerging issues may be respectfully approached so that patients can begin to develop greater self-awareness and connection with previously unknown aspects and potentials, creating a greater sense of fulfillment and meaning. Life is never static. Psyche is always pressing for greater development and realization of our potential and exacts a price when we attempt to deny or suppress this movement.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are
in bold text) |
Jungian Therapy
Gay/Lesbian Issues
Depression
Addictions
Adjustment Disorder
Adult Children of Alcoholics
Anxiety Disorders/Phobias
Co-dependency
Divorce/Dissolution
Eating Disorders
Grief/Loss
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Parenting Issues
Personal Growth
PTSD
Relationship Issues
Self-esteem
Spirituality
Stress Management
Substance Abuse
Dream Work
Sandplay Therapy
Play Therapy
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| Age Specialties: |
Children
Adults
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| Session Formats: |
Individual
Couples
Family
Group
Telephone
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Art Therapy
Cognitive/Cognitive-Behavioral
Eclectic
Existential/Humanistic
Jungian
Object Relations
Play Therapy
Psychoanalytic
Psychodynamic
Sandplay
Transpersonal
Jungian
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| Demographic Specialties: |
Asian American
Buddhist
Christian
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender
Native American
Pacific Islander
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| Education: |
MA Dance/Movement Therapy
Loyola Marymount University
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology
Pacifica Graduate Institute
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| License #: |
MFC 46459 |
| License State: |
California |
| Additional Licenses/ Certifications: |
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor
Certified Jungian Analyst Candidate |
| Professional Affiliations: |
 | American Psychological Association | | California Psychological Association | | American Counseling Association | | California Association for Marriage and Family Therapists | | Hawaii Psychological Association | | Oregon Psychological Association | | Oregon Friends of C.G. Jung | | C. G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles |
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| Fee Schedule: |
Regular fee is $125.00 per session with sliding scale depending on insurance and individual situation. |
| Accepted Insurance: |
Any PPO
Aetna
Anthem
APS Healthcare
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Medicare
MultiPlan
PacifiCare
TRICARE
ValueOptions
Motion Picture, UnitedHealthcare
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| Insurance and Billing Instructions: |
I accept PPO insurance as an in-network provider for some and out-of-network for others. |
| Office Hours: |
by appointment |
| Driving Directions: |
Conveniently located in West Hollywood, CA one block north of Santa Monica Blvd. between Spaulding Ave. and Curson Ave. Free off-street parking.
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| Additional Comments: |
I have many years of exeperience working with individuals, couples, children, and families. |
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