The Details
What to expect on your first visit: When you come please make yourself at home in the comfortable waiting room to the left of the door. I will come out and greet you in the waiting room. Then in my private office we will have an opportunity to explore what it is you are needing and how we might possibly work together. This is an opportunity to see if my work is a comfortable fit for you and if so how we might proceed. Contact: My office is located on the first floor in a sweet neighborhood house near the corner of Brookwood and College in Santa Rosa. 411 Chinn Street Santa Rosa, Ca. 95404 707-691-3957 |
I work in a collaborative, respectful manner that is accepting and at times quite practical. In my experience a good fit is critical; please call for a free 15-minute phone consultation to get a sense of me and how we might work together.
Schedule of Fees: $150 for a 50 minute session $190 for a 75 minute session Payment: Payment is due at the time of service. I accept cash, checks, Paypal and Vinmo payments as well as Medicare and Medicare co-payments. Insurance: I am a medicare provider and accept medicare copay insurances. On all other plans I am an "Out of Network" provider and can give you the codes and information you need to bill to your insurance. Private Pay & Sliding Scale: I believe access to affordable, quality counseling should be an option for everyone. Therefore I offer a sliding scale for those paying out of pocket. The range is $90 to $150 for a 50 minute session and is based on ability to pay. Cancellation Policy: You will be responsible to pay for your session unless I am notified of a cancellation 48 hours in advance. Hours & Availability: My office hours are on Thursdays until 7pm and Fridays until 5 pm. I occasionally see people on other days by special arrangement. Access and Parking: Please park on Chinn Street. There is usually no problem finding parking. Forms and Office Policies: Please download the following documents before you come to your first appointment. Please read and fill out the Intake and sign the Hippa Release form as well as the Office Policy form and bring them with you signed. 
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More About My Specialties
Individual Therapy, Spiritual Counseling, Meditation Instruction & Guidance, Yoga Therapy, Couples and Relationship work, Medicare Provider, Functional Analysis & Behavior Interventions
Individual Therapy: The focus of the therapy I work with is both personal and transpersonal, assisting you to find your inner resources and inner guidance for your path to health and healing. I believe in the Divine and perfect nature of each and everyone of us. For me the therapeutic journey is one that allows us to uncover our radiant Self, healing the wounds of the heart and misunderstandings of the mind, as we learn to truly love ourselves and others and heal ourselves.
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Meditation Instruction & Spiritual Counseling: As an Acharya or yogic minister and as a therapist
my intention is to assist others to find their deepest truth and profound relationship to eternal being. In this journey wounds of the heart and illusions of the mind are worked with to uncover the radient light of the true Self. I mentor people giving traditional yogic practices, building awareness, doing inner work, assisting to uncover the pure light within and awakening. |
Yoga Therapy: Yogic practices works with body, mind and spirit. When individually and therapeutically applied they can assist in healing on all levels. My yoga therapy work focuses on using the powerful life style tools of yoga to bring health and balance in life. I also work with yoga psychology applying the ancient teachings of yoga on how to heal the mind and move towards contentment, well being and self realization.
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Functional Analysis & Behavioral
Intervention: I have 23 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or Autism and their families. I am happy to help families understand the behavioral problems that may arise and to make individualized behavioral plans for families and care providers to follow to replace difficult behaviors with adaptive behaviors. |
Couples & Relationship Work:
The focus of this work is identify the areas of conflict and why they are arising and then find ways to increase loving kindness, understanding, healthy communication. We will work with non violent communication skills, positive psychology exercises, and approaches to increase mutual support and problem solving skills to build relationships that support the growth and well being of both partners. |
Counseling for Folks 65 and Over: As a medicare provider and being myself in the years of wisdom, I support the life issues that arise as we transition out of our roles working in the community and raising families and find we are in a position to redefine ourselves. As elders we face unique challenges with changes in financial status, family relationships, health issues and life direction. We may struggle with losses, grief and questions about death and dying. We also have unique opportunities to find our deeper heart truth and to become men and women of wisdom.
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