Born and raised in New York City, I spent over 20 years in small town New England before coming to California in 1998. I first worked as a residential counselor for the developmentally disabled before starting my graduate work in 1976. Since then I have worked as a therapist, for adults, couples and groups in private practice, and community mental health centers.
I especially like working with men who are struggling with transitional issues: relationship and job loss and the associated emotions of anger and depression. I have worked in the professional theatre and enjoy working with a wide range of artists. I have special training in working with Asperger’s and autistic children and adults and enjoy working with family members.
I was trained psychoanalytically and did my internship at the Karen Horney Clinic in NYC but I mostly work from a Cognitive Behavioral model relying on mindfulness to bring greater awareness to thoughts and belief systems that keep individuals trapped. I utilize CBT in treating individuals with depression, anxiety, and extreme agoraphobia. I am the author of The Modern Yoga Handbook and I have practiced yoga my whole adult life. Yogic teachings and practices augment my therapeutic approach.
I am available to see clients during the week and on weekends in person, via video or telephone. -David
I especially like working with men who are struggling with transitional issues: relationship and job loss and the associated emotions of anger and depression. I have worked in the professional theatre and enjoy working with a wide range of artists. I have special training in working with Asperger’s and autistic children and adults and enjoy working with family members.
I was trained psychoanalytically and did my internship at the Karen Horney Clinic in NYC but I mostly work from a Cognitive Behavioral model relying on mindfulness to bring greater awareness to thoughts and belief systems that keep individuals trapped. I utilize CBT in treating individuals with depression, anxiety, and extreme agoraphobia. I am the author of The Modern Yoga Handbook and I have practiced yoga my whole adult life. Yogic teachings and practices augment my therapeutic approach.
I am available to see clients during the week and on weekends in person, via video or telephone. -David