About Amanda …

For some of us, the strategies and tactics that we developed and use to navigate life’s challenges no longer seem adequate to build a life and foster relationships that are authentic and meaningful. We may have strived and even achieved the goals that we set for ourselves, yet we continue to feel like something is missing, like some part of us is still longing for something more or different. This can be a lonely and scary experience.

Together, we can create a safer and more compassionate space, where you can reflect on the circumstances and decisions that have shaped you and explore the different layers of your lived experience. By reconnecting with yourself and what truly matters to you, you will be able to better discern the aspects of your life that you are ready to leave behind and take the risks that are sometimes necessary to make positive, lasting changes in your life and relationships.

My career as a psychotherapist began at a local, non-profit hospice, where I worked with adults, both individually and as members of support groups, who were experiencing grief and loss. I now also work with clients, who are navigating other life challenges and transitions, including anxiety, biculturalism, cancer, depression, infertility, parenthood, and work/life balance.

Through relationship counseling, I support clients in navigating the complexities of their relationship and learning how to respond to each other in less defended ways, including communicating your emotions and needs more effectively. Through changing your dynamic, you can heal past relationship injuries, overcome long-standing conflicts, and foster a more authentic and intimate connection with each other.

My approach to psychotherapy is collaborative, relational, and strength-based. I draw from concepts and integrate techniques from a variety of theoretical backgrounds, and I am guided by a genuine curiosity for the human experience and a deep respect for its resiliency.

My interest in the field of psychotherapy was rekindled during a 20-year career in Technology, in which I held leadership positions in Technical Enablement and Product Management. Years after graduating from CAL Berkeley with an undergraduate degree in Psychology, I earned my master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Integral Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). While a student at CIIS, I worked as a teacher’s assistant for courses in Multicultural Counseling and Trauma. I have also completed Level 1 and Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.

Regardless of what brings you to psychotherapy, my hope is that you will feel accepted, understood, and respected for your inherent uniqueness and wholeness.

Professional Affiliations

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
San Francisco CAMFT