About My Practice:
About Counseling:
My Background
I have been working in the field of mental health since 1996. I earned my Bachelors
Degree in Psychology from the University of the Pacific and graduated Magna Cum
Laude. I earned my Masters Degree in Social Welfare from the University of California
at Berkeley.
In addition to private practice, I work at Foothill Community College in Los Altos Hills where I provide individual and couples counseling and teach self-help strategies, stress management, and emotional wellness. Before this, I was employed with Santa Clara County Mental Health as the lead clinician of a team of specialists who helped young adults ages 16-30. Among other counseling agencies, I have also been affiliated with the Bay Area Pain and Wellness Center in Los Gatos, where I counseled patients with chronic pain.
I spend my personal time gardening, playing tennis, traveling, and going on walks with my wife and children.
What is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)?
Clinical social workers provide mental health services for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, behavioral, and emotional disorders in individuals, families, and groups. Their goal is to enhance and maintain their patients' physical, psychological, and social function.
Educational requirements
Clinical social workers must have a master's or doctorate degree in social work, with an emphasis on clinical experience. They must undergo a supervised clinical field internship and have at least 2 years of postgraduate supervised clinical social work employment. Clinical social workers are approved providers in most insurance and managed care plans, and practice in the following settings:
- Private practice
- Medical facilities (e.g., hospitals)
- Mental health clinics