Educational Groups


Check out these educational groups to support you in learning the skills of happiness. ​


The Feeling Great Book Club - Next group will start September, 2024

Led by Dr. Brandon Vance and myself, The Feeling Great Book Club brings people together to read Dr. David Burn's remarkable book over the course of 12 weeks.  The book club has been enthusiastically received and while it is not treatment, many participants have reported lasting improvements in mood from attending and working through the exercises in the book. Click here to sign up for our interest list to be notified of upcoming groups.


Five Secrets Deep Practice Groups Next group starts May 15, 2024

Hone your communication skills with the Five Secrets of Effective Communication developed by Dr. David D. Burns. In addition to learning the Five Secrets, we will examine the Benefits of Blame and work with the Relationship Journal so that you can learn to pinpoint your role in any relationship and empower yourself to improve it. Each class will have brief didactics, demonstrations, and breakout groups to give plenty of time for practice and feedback on scenarios that are important to you. Group size is limited to 8 participants. Click here to learn more and sign up.


The When Life Hits Hard Book Club Next group starts Monday, May 6th, 2024

Life hurts sometimes. Whether it’s a sudden shocking loss or an ongoing hardship, each of us will have to face life’s downturns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) offers a powerful approach to staying open to the richness of life and pursuing what matters even when things feel impossibly hard. In this book club led by myself and Dr. Brandon Vance, you’ll learn skills that will enhance your resilience and help you thrive when you’ve been hit by the Reality Slap.​ 


Psychotherapy and psychopharmacology for adults in Oakland, California