I have had the privilege of working in close collaboration with my patients to guide them, with compassion and respect, on the path towards greater self-understanding,self-confidence, personal and work performance, and fulfillment in life. 

We work together on problem-solving, building strengths and skills, and removing internal psychological obstacles to greater peace of mind and satisfaction in life. 

I am available to established patients by encrypted email, as well as for phone and secure videoconference sessions when needed.  

I am an experienced physician and psychotherapist with advanced, post-graduate training in psychoanalysis and a substantial medical  background. I supervise and consult with therapists about challenges with patient care, practice-building,and career development. I help organizations with leadership and team development. 

I have held medical leadership positions and have been selected by my physician peers as one of San Diego's Physicians of Exceptional Excellence (Top Doctors.)