Hello and welcome. I believe there is no substitute for the healing that human presence and genuine connection can provide. We each hold the answers to our predicaments within and are able to reach solutions with effective counseling. Whether it is through challenging life stages, psychological distress, relationship issues or periods of self discovery. We could all benefit from an alliance that will help us navigate the complexities of the human condition.
As each person is unique, therapy shouldn’t be one size fits all. That is why I base my work on a wide variety of theories for an personalized approach. The most prominent theories which I base my practice on are: CBT, to come into effective relationship with our thought patterns; Depth Psychology, to explore how unconscious processes influence our perspectives and behaviors; and Humanistic Psychology, as we all possess the inner capacities for growth, healing and ultimately thriving.
My area of specialty is in the treatment of substance abuse. Research and experience has shown me that traditional methods can be helpful for many but limiting for others. I bring a nondogmatic approach that meets each person where they are at. It allows you to set your own objectives and envision what recovery will look like in your life. This allows for more effective coping, and deeper connection to oneself and the meaningfulness of life.
I look forward to being part of your healing journey. You can request me on the Request an Appointment form below. También proveo servicios en español.
Request an Appointment
To Request an Appointment at Shine a Light or NPCC, please fill out this form. We respond to inquiries Monday through Friday. All inquiries we receive on the weekends or holidays will be processed the next business day. Thank you for your patience. If you need immediate services, please call 911.
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New Office in San Francisco!
Shine a Light Counseling Center is please to merge with New Perspectives Center for Counseling. NPCC has been serving the San Francisco community for thirty years. Now NPCC is transitioning to become the San Francisco site for Shine a Light. NPCC will retain its name, character and history. For information about NPCC or counseling in San Francisco:
New Perspectives Center for Counseling (link)
Emergency Contact
Shine a Light does not provide crisis services. If you have a mental health emergency, call 988 or 911. Or click here for more Crisis Resources
Telephone Contact
You can call Shine a Light at 831-996-1222, but we encourage you to use the email forms to the left. If you call, please leave the following:
- Phone number
- Preferred location
- Best times to meet
- Issue you want help with
- What insurance you have (if any)
FAX us at: 831-417-0443
Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your therapy sessions will cost. Your fee will be set according to a sliding scale, in collaboration with your therapist, prior to your first counseling session. Total costs depend upon the number of sessions you choose to utilize.
If you have private health insurance and we are not in-network with your plan, please be aware that your costs for therapy may be less by using an in-network provider. This will depend upon your plan's deductible amounts and co-payments. In some cases, counseling at Shine a Light is less costly than using private insurance.
If you hope to use "out of network" benefits through your private insurance, please be aware that many plans will not reimburse for services provided by trainees. Please request an Associate level therapists for out-of-network billing.
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Emergency Contact
Shine a Light does not provide crisis services. If you have a mental health emergency, call 911. Or click here for more Crisis Resources
Telephone Contact
You can call Shine a Light at 831-996-1222, but we encourage you to use the email forms to the left.