Clinical Staff

Mary Deyo is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been described as sensitive, thoughtful, compassionate and genuine. “I am so grateful for the opportunity to witness the healing process in my clients. I am continually amazed by people’s ability to transform their suffering..."

I practice general Clinical Psychology in a group practice office in downtown Petaluma, with a client-centered, collaborative, supportive and solution-focused approach. The work of therapy is to understand your concerns, identify a goal(s), and together design a program....

Thomas Hurley received his Master’s degree from San Francisco State University in 1969 and has been in continuous licensed practice since that time. He has been Clinical Director of three different agencies covering family services, sexual abuse treatment, and chemical dependency...

From depth psychology to practical problem-solving – Keith Kilburn has practiced meditation for 35 years and Tai Chi for 33 years. In a former life he taught classes in these disciplines at Santa Rosa Junior College. He raises sheep, and likes to build things, take fine photos....

Richard is experienced and comfortable working with a variety of clients and issues. In addition to many years of valuable agency and private practice experience working with adults, couples, children, teens and families, he brings warmth, openness, patience...

Priya Sowerby works with men, women, and teenagers in addressing issues and emotions that contribute to depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. In an atmosphere of caring and acceptance, she helps people learn to identify and express deep feelings...

Years before I became interested in psychology, I milked cows, mowed hay, and blew cut corn into a silo. After four years aboard a Navy ship, college, some teaching, and graduate school, I raised a family and moved to California. I worked at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for ten years...

At times we may find ourselves, perhaps because of particular difficult life situations, caught in thinking, behavioral and emotional patterns that feel familiar and comfortable. But these very patterns can also seem to make our lives more difficult and get in the way of achieving goals...

In my work as a therapist, I like to focus on making clients feel safe, comfortable and accepted. While my approach is very direct, honest, and interactive, it is also important to me to bring a sense of warmth, caring and compassion to my work...

Creating a safe therapeutic space where the most authentic self is free to emerge serves as the focus of our work together. Bringing awareness to the persistent negative self-assessments of the “inner critic” is an initial step in the journey of self-discovery...

Mark has been described as both wise and compassionate by his clients. He thoroughly enjoys his work and takes an intense interest in each and every client. He has over 30 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families...

Pat Clark, as a former educator, enjoys working with families, couples, and individuals in exploring different ways to view their lives and developing strategies for making them work better. She is very interactive and comes primarily from a cognitive behavioral perspective.

I am licensed as a Marriage Family therapist as well as a Physical Therapist. My interest in psychotherapy came from my observation and subsequent realization/understanding of the close relationship between the body and mind as I worked in the field of physical therapy...

The fact that you are reading this means that you are considering the decision to find a therapist to help you resolve, grapple with and/or explore issues or problems that may be longstanding, may have developed gradually or may be a sudden change for you...

Sometimes as adults we discover that our ability to make decisions, to love someone, to accept the love of someone else, to feel peace and inner calm, to find the motivation to accomplish goals, to forgive a betrayal, to have self acceptance and confidence is limited and creates distress and discomfort...

I am an experienced Marriage and Family Therapist with advanced training in the psychotherapy portion of the various treatments for sexual dysfunction. In addition to the specialties listed below, I am skilled at addressing sexual issues such as low or absent libido...

I help clients lovingly see themselves as interesting people within an unfolding journey. With an abiding faith in the resiliency and adaptability of each person, I trust that healing and integration take place naturally when the right intervention is provided...

We are always trying to cope with and adapt to the many challenges of life in the best way we know how. However, sometimes our coping strategies, emotions and thoughts hamper our ability to effectively rise to these challenges. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy...

I offer psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, children, and families, providing personalized and thoughtful support and guidance to help you create more satisfaction in your life. I have 20 years experience working with diverse ages, backgrounds, and lifestyles...

My experience includes over 20 years as a therapist in settings ranging from private practice to group homes. Having worked with so many individuals, couples and families over the years I have truly come to appreciate how valuable your time is...

I've found that effective, long-lasting change occurs when we stop trying to be different, and become aware of what we are. Once we become aware of how we interrupt our needs from being met, then choice and change are possible...

My work in psychotherapy is based on the Existential/Humanistic theoretical orientation to understanding the human condition and the practice of the healing arts. Primary sources for my practice of psychotherapy are the books Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl...

I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in an interactive, collaborative approach to therapy. In a safe, supportive environment, attention is given to what is causing distress, and ways are explored to help people deal with life’s problems...

Do you find yourself going through the motions of daily life and feel that you are not living up to your potential? Do you get stuck in your personal relationships and don’t feel you have a strong voice to really say what you need to? I believe that anyone can create new behaviors...

When obstacles block our ability to manage life effectively, finding workable options and creating the changes we seek can be difficult. As a Clinical Psychologist with more than 20 years post-licensure experience, I offer many options for serving my clients...

Dr. Debra Zilavy (often referred to as “Dr. Z”) is a seasoned therapist who draws on a multitude of life experiences in her work with adults over age 18. From commercial fishing in Alaska to working in a corporate setting, she’s been exposed to many different ways of seeing the world...