About Our Team

We work with individuals and couples struggling with relationship issues as well as mood disorders, personality disorders, and addiction. We are well versed in many therapeutic methods and have created our own integrative approaches that begins with therapist and client meeting on equal ground. People do not stand alone. We believe that like any relationship you deserve genuineness and empathy at all stages of your healing process. Human beings need and thrive on acceptance. We believe the relationship itself is healing by nature:

“The self-awareness and human presence of the therapist is more important than the therapists technical training. And the boundary between psychotherapy and ordinary life is necessarily thin”

Carl Rogers

Our Values Oriented approach drives our integrated therapy. The name Golden Oak was chosen for our practice for the special meaning it has for us as therapists. The Golden (retriever) is unconditional love and acceptance, reserving judgement and is the family companion. The Oak is the true symbol of strength, longevity, freedom, and integrity. Ancient cultures distinguish the Oak as one of three sacred trees, massive both physically and spiritually.

It is our hope that we can forge an alliance that helps you define your core values, use mindfulness techniques to build self-esteem, confidence, hope, resiliency, and a sense of belonging. Our partnership means we take a solution-focused approach in a warm, safe environment. We would love to help you find a life that is authentically you through safe exploration that provides insight and awareness for lasting change in your life.

We offer weekend appointments to accommodate your schedule, coaching calls for additional support when needed. Give yourself the gift of becoming a happier, healthier you. Call Today (951) 768-1580.