My credentials for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) treatment of anxiety and related disorders (such as OCD) include:Associate on the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Unit at Boston's McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate;Co-author of papers with the UCSD Department of Psychiatry on social anxiety; Appointment as a Member of the Board of the Society of Behavioral Medicine; Consultation on CBT anxiety disorders' treatment for managed care staff; Provision of on-site critical incident debriefing (CISD) and PTSD therapy; Publication of a self-help and therapist's manual for anxiety disorders (listed below); Member of Professional Webinar, Public Education Committees and Peer Reviewer of Conference presentations for ADAA.org (the leading organization devoted to help with anxiety and depression).
I provide enough time on a phone or e-mail consulation to answer your questions and concerns. If we agree to meet in person, an appointment the same or next day can be arranged. Weekend therapy appointments are available when needed. My approach combines state-of-the art Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MCBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP for OCD) Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), and Acceptance-Based Behavioral Therapy (ABBT).
My past fear of flying (a specific phobia) gives me a personal understanding of anxiety and panic attacks. I know that recovery is possible! I now fly free of anxiety.
I now offer online video counseling through computer or phone so you don't have to come into my office in person. I think tele-counseling is as effective as in-office sessions, and much more convenient, My licenses offer you help wherever you live in California.
My self-help book, co-authored with Carol Goldman, LICSW, Overcoming Panic, Anxiety & Phobias, Calm Down Anxiety & Stress Management tape and CBT Anxiety Recovery Program provide between-session resources. Therapists benefit from my group manual, Working With Groups To Overcome Panic Anxiety & Phobias.