Distilled to its essence, my work is simply the reflection of two intentions. First, to orient, mirror and support people in coming home to themselves. That is, to what is most innate, though often overlooked and neglected - one's very being, presence itself.

Second, I attempt a compassionate, occasionally provocative, yet nuanced reflection of something else - exactly what it is that we currently do that keeps the fullness of presence obscured.  For when presence is obscured or inadequately valued, we can't help but feel like a fish out of water - and orphaned from the sacred.

Flavors in my work include the archetypal, mythic and poetic traditions, the irreverent humor of non-duality, and the diverse skillful means contained within both the world's sacred traditions and the clinical tradition of western psychology.

Besides individual, couples and group work in the San Francisco Bay Area, I also lead retreats and consult by phone with clients from other parts of the world.  On this website you can view a sampling of audio and videos, as well as excerpts from non-fiction writings, interviews and poetry.

We live in a time of rapid change, where the culture itself often seems lost, anxious and disoriented. This places a premium on accessing a perspective that, while innately available, is not readily offered by the culture at large. This perspective is one in which we might lock eyebrows with our wise ancestors - those of the world's sacred traditions.

Contact Gary at 510-232-8701.