Welcome
Choosing a therapist is a personal and important decision, and it’s natural to have questions— Will this person truly understand me? Are they the right fit for my needs? Finding someone who is both qualified and aligned with your goals can make all the difference in your therapeutic journey.
While you may have managed challenges on your own or with the support of loved ones, some patterns persist and become more difficult over time. If you’re feeling stuck, therapy can provide the guidance and tools needed for lasting change. Together, we can explore how to overcome obstacles and create a more fulfilling life.
Background & Experience
Background & Experience
Background & Experience
I am a licensed psychotherapist with a master’s degree in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. With extensive experience in private practice and specialized clinics across Los Angeles, I have worked with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds, helping them navigate complex personal and relational challenges.
Before becoming a therapist, I built a successful career in the technology industry and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in math and science from MIT. This unique blend of psychology and analytical thinking allows me to help clients explore emotional struggles while staying grounded in real-world solutions.
Having immigrated from Croatia 30 years ago and coming out as a gay man during that time, I have firsthand experience navigating cultural transitions and identity formation. These experiences shape my work, allowing me to offer a compassionate and informed perspective to those facing life’s transitions and challenges.
Approach
Background & Experience
Background & Experience
I believe therapy should be tailored to each individual’s unique needs for meaningful and lasting change. My approach is rooted in psychodynamic theory while integrating techniques from humanistic, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), narrative, systems, and sex therapy, among other modalities.
Therapy can be short-term, focusing on resolving specific challenges, or a longer, in-depth process that explores family dynamics, cultural influences, and the unconscious mind. Whether you seek immediate solutions or deeper self-exploration, our work will be guided by your goals and personal growth.
Areas of focus
- Relationships & Intimacy – Helping individuals and couples navigate relationship challenges, improve communication, reignite sexual intimacy, and overcome dating struggles.
- Substance Use & Compulsive Behaviors – Supporting those dealing with drug misuse or addiction and compulsive sexual behaviors, including gay men facing challenges related to chemsex, crystal meth, and other party drugs.
- LGBTQ Identity & Self-Acceptance – Guiding clients in exploring their sense of self, strengthening relationships, building community, and addressing the emotional toll of societal and familial expectations.
- Anxiety, Depression & Trauma – Assisting with motivation, personal growth, emotional healing, and overcoming the lasting effects of trauma.
- Work & Executive Coaching – Helping professionals manage workplace stress, navigate career transitions, resolve conflicts, and develop leadership skills for long-term success.
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