I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, life coach and meditation teacher and have been studying and practicing various forms of Western Psychology, Eastern Philosophy and Meditation for over 15 years. I have a psychotherapy practice in California offering life, relationship, career and spiritual guidance and support to individuals and couples. I have a BA in Communications from Pepperdine University and a MA in Counseling Psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology (Now Sofia University).
My approach to psychotherapy is transformative and holistic, with an emphasis on the integration of mind and body. I specialize in treating stress, anxiety and depression naturally by using a combination of talk therapy, mindfulness, meditation and somatic therapy. Within this specialty I help clients to identify how diet, exercise and meditation can improve health and well-being, and bring balance to their lives. I am a certified meditation teacher and trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and the Hakomi Method.
The foundation of my work is a therapeutic relationship that is built on trust, acceptance, understanding, and compassion. My approach is influenced by traditional western psychology as well as transpersonal and existential psychology which explores meaning and purpose in our lives. In our sessions, I will help you to identify and attain your goals, increase self-acceptance, self-compassion and self-love, bring awareness to unconscious patterns that are no longer serving you, develop coping skills to better face the challenges of your life and help you create more conscious and fulfilling relationships.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Attachment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Self-love, Sexuality, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 88236
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I feel very comfortable with him so far.
Written on Aug 14, 2024 after therapy with Craig for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Craig is very empathetic. He makes it very easy to unpack things and provides good information when you’re not sure about what it is that you’re experiencing and provides insight that is helpful for growth and repair.
Written on Aug 02, 2024 after therapy with Craig for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coaching
Craig is amazing! From the second we connected he has made me feel extremely comfortable. He’s not the kind of therapist that sounds like they’re reading off a script, you can tell he genuinely cares!
Written on Aug 01, 2024 after therapy with Craig for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd