STAYING SANE IN AN INSANE INDUSTRY™
Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY 28773) with both a Ph.D. and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. Over 14 years of experience as a psychologist treating individuals and couples. I am also an Expert Witness specializing in PTSD and a Qualified Medical Evaluator. Writer, speaker, consultant to the Entertainment Industry.
As a former coach of Olympic athletes, I come to my work from a unique, positive perspective. My experience of nearly 20 years of working with artists and athletes facilitating inner transformation as a route to outer success deeply informs my work. I also use evidence-based treatment approaches which are both solution-focused and long-lasting. They are designed to help you finally say “enough.”
I also specialize in working with Entertainment Industry Professionals, helping them to "Stay Sane in an Insane Industry." My private practice is in Studio City, CA. where I see actors, writers, producers, directors, agents and managers as well as those outside of the Industry.
Specialty areas include:
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Couples counseling
Depression
Anxiety
Creative artists' issues
Men's issues
Expert Witness
Psychological Testing
Coaching/Executive Coaching
Qualified Medical Evaluator (Licensed QME)
Project Consultant
I am a frequent media contributor/commentator, featured in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, CNN, Forbes, Glamour, ABC World News Tonight with Diane Sawyer, French Elle, SELF and COSMO magazines. Television appearances include KTLA-TV and KCBS-TV in Los Angeles.
My research concentation has been in the areas of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Somatic Psychology, Men's Psychology and Creativity. My current research and doctoral dissertation, "Healing the Psychic Joint: Trauma Body-Mind ReintegrationTherapy" was presented to the American Psychological Association Division 39 (Psychoanalysis) in 2013.
