How my practice is helping the world

Psychotherapy is good for the world in obvious ways. Here are some not-so-obvious ways that my practice is making a positive impact.

Earth
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    Sliding Scale

    I offer sliding scale slots to a number of people in need.

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    Shuumi Land Tax

    I pay what’s called Shuumi Land Tax(opens in new tab) every year to the Sogorea Te’ Land Trust. This is a contribution that non-Indigenous people living on traditional Lisjan Ohlone territory can make to support the returning of Indigenous land to Indigenous people.

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    Rainforest Trust & other donations

    For years, I donated $5 per session to the Rainforest Trust(opens in new tab). This project offset the equivalent of about 4000 American lifetime carbon footprints, saved millions of trees, and protected dozens of endangered species. I now continue to support the Rainforest Trust as well as a variety of other organizations.

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    Solar Power

    My home office is powered by 100% solar. My Berkeley office is partially powered by solar.

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    Eco-friendly travel

    I either bike or drive an electric car to work.

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    Recycled paper

    I use 100% recycled paper for all my printing and mailing needs.

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    Ridwell

    I use Ridwell(opens in new tab), a recycling company that goes above and beyond standard recycling.