About Me

I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#88243). I received my M.A. in counseling psychology, with a somatic specialization, from John F. Kennedy University in Pleasant Hill, California. I also have a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, and a J.D. from Stanford University. I am certified in Hakomi Experiential Psychotherapy by the Hakomi Institute.

In a previous career I worked as an attorney, and some of the cognitive skills that served me well in that profession have also proved useful in my work as a therapist, such as problem solving skills and an ability to understand and effectively communicate complex ideas. Equally important are my heart-centered skills and qualities, developed through a diverse range of life experiences and professional trainings, including empathy, compassion, a desire to help others, a deep curiosity about the human condition, and an absolute faith in the ability of the human spirit to overcome obstacles and to heal and grow.

In my free time I enjoy the outdoors, swimming, tennis, meditation, and improvisational dance and movement practices.

I was born and grew up in Sweden, and moved to the U.S. in my late teens. After living in the San Francisco Bay Area for 35 years, I moved back to Sweden in 2020. I continue to maintain my California MFT license and to meet with California clients via video from Malmö, Sweden.