I am a Clinical Psychologist (PhD) licensed in the state of CA, and I have been in private practice since 1992. Prior to that, I served on active duty in the US Navy as a psychologist and the clinical director of the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Service at the Naval Hospital in Long Beach, CA. I am a certified Spiritual Director, and I am the author of God: A Relationship Guide, a memoir and how-to book for developing a spiritual life.
It is my life experience and ongoing personal journey, seeking to know myself and my world, that informs my book learning. I believe strongly in social justice and the basic goodness of each person. It is this that I believe suits me to be of greatest service to those who come to me for help. I look forward to meeting you and partnering with you on your path to discovery and recovery, leading to belief in yourself and greater success in your life endeavors.
Recent Posts
Staying Sane in the Chaos of Pandemic—One Day at a Time
How long will this go on? I’m lonely. I want human contact, a hug, a smile. Can’t smile or see a smile behind the mask. I don’t know how to…
Let Go, Let God
I am on retreat at a place of extraordinary natural beauty. I am sitting on a bench on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Delicate golden stalks sway in the…
Garbage In, Garbage Out
Years ago, when I first learned to use a computer, I was working on my research dissertation. I had to provide data based on hypotheses, and the machine (that’s what…