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My Biography

I chose to work at Kaiser Permanente in order to work with people who need psychological help but couldn’t necessarily afford a private therapist. I also find working with groups challenging and very helpful. They are an effective and cost-effective way to provide psychotherapy. The ways in which providers are able to interact and exchange information makes it easier for us to provide solid, targeted, personalized care. In Kaiser’s comprehensive health care system, I can focus on my patients without worrying about promoting my business, recruiting patients, or insurance concerns.

I am excited when patients come into my office, motivated to make changes in their lives. Our Chemical Dependency department offers the services most patients need to incorporate those changes. We offer the benefits, education, and support members need to keep themselves healthy and positive. I am interested in personality disorders, addictions, and the treatment of trauma survivors. Lately I’ve been doing a lot of reading about attachment patterns and personality disorders. I exercise at least four times per week. I ride my bike to work often, practice aikido, and meditate regularly. During my leisure time I enjoy birdwatching. I love music, especially classical.

Other Languages: Spanish
Undergraduate Education: BA in Physics, University of California at Berkeley
Graduate Education: Masters in Integral Psychology, California Institute of Integral Studies
Residency Program: On-Lok Senior Health
Professional Conferences: California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Began Practice: 2002
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2003

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