I combine a cognitive behavioral orientation with short term psychodynamic perspectives. My main strength is 34 years of full time clinical experience. I respect all spiritual/religious orientations and work within the strengths of those values during therapy when they seem important to my clients. My B.S. degree was in psychobiology at the University of Southern California and that perspective(combining psychology, biology, and cultural factors) informs my treatment frequently as I integrate what was learned in my Ph.D. program in clinical psychology.