About me

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing individual, couples, and family therapy throughout the greater Los Angeles area. In addition to my private practice, I lead training and consultation groups for fellow clinicians. My fascination with human psychology began in childhood, and after decades of personal growth and exploration, I have dedicated the past decade to practicing psychotherapy professionally—a journey that continues to inspire me every day.

I earned my master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, specializing in Jungian psychology, and hold bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Before fully transitioning into psychotherapy, I spent years working in fast-paced technology companies. This firsthand experience gives me a deep understanding of modern corporate culture, allowing me to support clients navigating high-pressure work environments and career-related stress.

Having immigrated from Croatia nearly 30 years ago, I understand the complexities of cultural transitions. My personal experience adapting to a new country has been invaluable in my work with clients facing similar challenges, whether they are new to the U.S. or adjusting to life in Los Angeles. Additionally, as a gay man who came out during that time, I have firsthand experience with the emotional and societal challenges of coming to terms with one’s identity. The process of self-acceptance, navigating relationships, and dealing with external pressures can be complex, and I am committed to helping clients find clarity and confidence in their own journeys.

I believe that therapy should be uniquely tailored to each person’s circumstances and needs. My approach integrates psychodynamic and humanistic theories with techniques from sensorimotor, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), and postmodern therapies. This multidimensional framework allows me to provide flexible and effective support, helping clients gain clarity, heal from past experiences, and build meaningful relationships.

Areas of Focus

I work with individuals and couples facing a wide range of challenges, including:

• Navigating Relationships & Intimacy – Supporting individuals and couples in overcoming relationship difficulties, enhancing communication, rekindling passion, and addressing dating challenges.
• Addressing Substance Use & Compulsive Behaviors – Helping clients struggling with drug dependency, addictive patterns, or compulsive sexual behaviors, including those dealing with chemsex, crystal meth, and other party drugs.
• Exploring LGBTQ Identity & Self-Acceptance – Providing a safe space to navigate personal identity, build confidence, foster meaningful connections, and process societal or familial pressures.
• Managing Anxiety, Depression & Trauma – Assisting clients in regaining motivation, processing difficult emotions, healing past wounds, and finding greater balance in life.
• Enhancing Professional Growth & Leadership – Offering guidance for workplace challenges, career transitions, conflict resolution, and leadership development to help professionals thrive.

Therapy is a space for exploration, healing, and growth. If you’re feeling stuck or looking for meaningful change, I’m here to help.