| Location: |
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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| Phone: |
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| Email: |
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| Profession: |
Clinical Social Worker/Therapist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Telehealth (Video/Phone) Therapy
| I am currently using HIPAA-compliant doxy.me for all telehealth sessions as a result having relocated out of San Diego. Licensed to practice in both California and Massachusetts. |
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| Session Formats: |
Individuals
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| Practice Description: |
If you are looking for a therapist, then you have already taken an enormous step toward change.
For many years, my practice has been focused on various types of psychological trauma. I have extensive experience treating male survivors of sexual abuse and have been closely associated with MaleSurvivor.org since its inception. I have treated both men and women, and their partners, with concerns related to the after-effects of sexual abuse in their childhoods, and the interpersonal difficulties that can arise from those situations in everyday life. Additionally, I have limited experience working with transgender individuals and the process of transitioning.
In addition to sexual abuse, for the last 19 years, I have been working with combat-related PTSD, most specifically with Marine Corps, Army National Guard and Navy personnel from OEF/OIF, both in active-duty status and also, once they have separated from service, re-adjusting to civilian life. My knowledge of the culture and the ethos of military life, combined with my experience working with combat-related PTSD has provided me with a unique perspective and capacity to work with this group of remarkable individuals. Operator Syndrome, often experienced by chronic high-intensity training and operations in Special Operations can have similar effects that can make life at home difficult to manage given the optempo of the job. I am a nationally-recognized authority on the concept of moral injury as a result of combat exposure, and the issues that result from this invisible wound.
I enjoy working with artists and creative people struggling with their work and the rest of their lives. Also, I treat people who are dealing with issues related to their sexual orientation, people dealing with unsafe sexual practices, and STD/HIV-infection and sexual acting out behaviors.
I work collaboratively with the client, most often from a combination of perspectives, from a pragmatic point of view. My approach is informed by my considerable trauma and psychodynamic work, and I have easy access to cognitive-behavioral and EMDR modalities to assist the client in resolving difficult, or resistant issues. Understandably, psychotherapy is at its core a relationship. I have been in practice for more than 30 years, and I welcome an inquiry to find out if you can achieve your goals by working with me. Please give me a call or send an email to request further information.
My general practice includes individuals, (both straight and same-sex), women and men, from late adolescents/college-aged individuals to adults and elders.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are
in bold text) |
PTSD
Sexual Abuse
LGBTQ Issues
Adjustment Disorder
Adult Children of Alcoholics
Anxiety
Child Abuse
Crisis/Trauma
Depression
Divorce
Gender Identity
Grief/Loss
HIV/AIDS-related Issues
Impaired Professionals
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Personal Growth
Relationship Issues
Self-Esteem
Stress Management
Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse/Molest
Combat Stress/PTSD
Childhood Trauma
Men's Unwanted Sexual Exposure
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| Age Specialties: |
Adults
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| Additional Demographic Expertise: |
LGBTQ+
Military/Veterans
Trauma Survivors
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Developmental
Eclectic
EMDR
Exposure Therapy
Object Relations Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychoeducation
Self Psychology
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy
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| Education: |
BA, Brandeis University, 1977
MFA, Brandeis University, 1978
MSW - Clinical Social Work
Boston University, 1988
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| License #: |
17788 |
| Licensed In: |
California |
| Additional Licenses/ Certifications: |
LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - California
LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - Massachusetts
EMDR- Level I and Level II |
| Professional Affiliations: |
 | NASW - National Association of Social Workers | | MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization | | ISTSS - International Soc. for Traumatic Stress Studies |
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| Fee Schedule: |
$200.00 per 50-minute hour - NO INSURANCE BILLING |
| Accepted Insurance: |
Any Indemnity Plan
Any PPO (with Out-of-Network Benefits)
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| Insurance and Billing Details: |
Individuals can use their available out-of-network benefits and can be provided monthly statements of services, paid-in-full which can be submitted to your insurance company for reimbursement. This provider DOES NOT BILL insurance companies directly. You can make arrangements with your insurance company, if you wish. |
| Office Hours: |
Mornings mostly |
| Driving Directions: |
Telehealth sessions only: Currently licensed in CA and MA.
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| Additional Comments: |
EMDR- Level I and Level II
PE - Prolonged Exposure
Cognitive Processing Therapy |
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