PhD, MFT
Training
Doctorate in Depth Psychotherapy
Pacifica Graduate Institute 2013
Masters in Clinical Psychotherapy
JFK University 1993
Marriage Family Therapist
License number: MFT 34856
Therapeutic Style
My therapeutic style is relational. Over the years, I’ve learned several theories, but resonated the most with depth psychology, which addresses both the conscious and unconscious psyche. Feelings, drives, impulses, intuition, instinct and subtle perception are all a part of the unconscious. Based in theories from Freud and Jung, depth psychotherapy explores someone's present, past, and future along with their surroundings to include the impact of culture on their psyche.
I enjoy working with adults, individuals, couples and families, as well as with organizational teams, leadership and staff members
Emerging Research & Consultative Interests
Beyond the clinical space, I am deeply engaged in exploring the intersection of Depth Psychology and Artificial Intelligence. As AI becomes increasingly relational, I am interested in how these systems impact the human psyche—specifically regarding psychological fidelity, attachment, and the archetypal nature of human-technology interaction.
I am currently seeking collaborative and consultative opportunities to:
-
Audit AI Personas: Applying a clinical lens to the "personality" and boundaries of conversational agents.
-
Evaluate Relational Ethics: Researching the long-term psychological effects of human-AI bonding.
-
Consult on Psychological Fidelity: Helping developers move beyond "mimicry" toward systems that respect human developmental and emotional complexity.
(The above section was created through collaboration with Gemini.)
Masters is in Clinical Psychology.
PhD is in Depth Psychotherapy.