Background

I received my B.A. in psychology from Stanford University and my Ph.D. in clinical psychology from UCLA.

During graduate school, I was trained primarily in cognitive-behavioral work and sought additional training at the Gestalt Therapy Institute of Los Angeles (GTILA), eventually becoming President.

I received training in hypnosis from Jean Holroyd and Michael Diamond at UCLA’s Neuropsychiatric Institute, plus studied guided imagery with Muriel Fuller. I pursued analytic self-psychology from Lynne Jacobs.

For many decades, I have studied nonlinear dynamics, and especially fractal geometry as well as interpersonal neurobiology and regulation theory with Allan Schore. I am currently an Adjunct Professor at Pacifica Graduate Institute and at California Institute for Integral Studies, where I teach courses in developmental neurobiology, clinical intuition, and creativity studies. I also teach at the Hypnosis Motivational Institute and online at Embodied Philosophy and am Core Teaching Faculty at the Insight Center in Los Angeles where I regularly conduct continuing education workshops and classes.

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