As a licensed clinical social worker and certified sex therapist with over 40 years of experience, I bring a broad perspective and a practical approach to my work. I deal with issues of relationships, parenting, depression and anxiety, as well as concerns around sexuality, including disparate desire, dysfunction, lack of desire, unusual sexual preferences, sexuality and disability and aging, sexually transmitted diseases, and polyamorous relationships.
I have a solo practice with an office in the Mission-Noe Valley district of San Francisco. I offer brief phone consultations, have no office staff and look after all facets of the practice myself. Providing a safe and private enviornment is a priority.
Although trained in the psychodynamic model of therapy, I have evolved a briefer, present-focused treatment approach using cognitve and behavioral strategies.Treatment focuses on developing insight about unproductive behaviors, building communication and relationship skills and solidifying gains made in therapy.
Licenses/Certifications
 Diplomate, Clinical Social Work (DCSW)
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License Info
CA LCS17933
Education
I earned a Masters of Social Work from Columbia University School of Social Work in New York City and a Doctorate from The Institue of Advanced Study of Human Sexuality in San Francisco. As part of my licensure requirements, I take coursework to keep my knowledge of the field current. I also present papers in my field of expertise, sit on doctoral committees and supervise colleagues.
Bio
I am a transplanted New Yorker and have been in private practice here in San Francisco for 20 years. I have worked for various agencies such as Jewish Family Service, as a psychiatric social worker and the Department of Public Health here in San Francisco as Coordinator of Mental Health Services for Transgenders.
Memberships
I am a Diplomate of Sex Therapy and Clinical Social Work and an acive member of The American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
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Payments Accepted
Cash, checks
Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Therapy
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Anger Management
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Anxiety and Panic
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Body Image Issues
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Caregiver Issues
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Chronic Illness
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Couples
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Depression
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Divorce
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Eating Disorders
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Grief and Loss
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Life Transitions
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Loneliness
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Marriage Counseling
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Online / Teletherapy
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Relationship Issues
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Sexual Dysfunction
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Stress Management
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Trauma and PTSD
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Work and Career Issues
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