Hi, I'm Kary. I work with teens and young adults, couples and adult individuals. I specialize in relationships and helping my clients relate in a more satisfying way. I work to help my clients think more psychologically, symbolically, and compassionately about themselves, in order to nurture a stronger sense of self, so they are better able to navigate their relationships and lives. Whether you are working through the quirks of a new relationship, or your existing relationship feels stagnant or strained, or a break-up has left you heartbroken, or you need support setting boundaries and having difficult conversations with friends or family, I can help you navigate the confusing, sad and uncertain terrain of human relating.

My approach is rooted in Depth Psychology. I listen deeply for symbolic themes and patterns that can help bring into light what is unconscious and/or repressed in my clients. To this end, I work with dreams and archetypes, myth and metaphor, in order to help my clients see themselves and their lives in a deeper and more meaningful way.

My couples work is informed by relationship theories of Esther Perel and John Gottman, and I hold a certification in Sex Therapy. I bring a deep understanding of patterns, projections, and attachment issues at play in relationships.

My work with teens and young adults centers around helping clients cultivate self-acceptance, insight, and self-regulation skills. Together these skills empower clients to feel more resilient and autonomous as they navigate the inherently stressful and often turbulent journey to adulthood. Clients learn that their difficult emotions are not a sign of something being wrong, but are instead an indication of their inner wisdom and are essential to becoming an adult and to being human.

All of the work above is informed by my education and experience. I have a BA from UC Berkeley, an MA in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, and a certification in Sex Therapy from CIIS (California Institute of Integral Studies) in San Francisco.