Writings and resources to help you flourish.
📚 Read what I’m reading: Bookshop.org Reading Recommendations
“Bibliotherapy is a term that describes the very real process of being positively and therapeutically influenced by what you read.” —Pete Walker
The Pursuer / Withdrawer Dynamic in Relationships
The most common problem I see as a couples therapist
Therapist Podcast Episodes for General Relationship Health
The podcast episodes I recommend the most as a couples therapist .
Therapist-Approved Date Ideas: San Francisco, The East Bay, and Surrounding Areas
Going on dates and experiencing new activities together is vital for the health of relationships as it fosters a deeper connection and keeps the bond exciting
Free Relationship Skills Guide
A free downloadable guide detailing my go-to skills I share with my clients as a couples therapist.
Self-Hatred as Self-Protection
Self-hatred can be seen as a conflict between protective parts trying to manage deep-seated emotional wounds and protect the self from future harm.
Three Crucial Tasks in Difficult Family Relationships
Managing difficult family relationships is a common issue that arises for clients as a trauma therapist in Oakland and Berkeley, CA.
Self-Compassion Won't Make You a Bad or Unsuccessful Person
If I had a dollar for every time someone tried to explain why they can't be nice to themself...
How to Find a Sliding Scale Therapist
Sliding-scale clinics and therapists offering services in the East Bay and San Francisco.