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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California with over 10 years of practice experience. I received my master's in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy.
My approach
I offer a personalized approach tailored to each of your needs to help move toward healing. My work draws from modalities including Attachment-based therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, Grief Therapy, Humanistic therapy, Mindfulness-Based approaches, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative therapy, Person-Centered therapy, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Solution Focused therapy, and Strength-Based approaches.
My focus
I work with adult individuals, including minors aged 13-17, on a wide range of emotional, cognitive, & behavioral issues. I provide services for depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger management, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, career counseling, codependency, coping skills, domestic violence, job stress, life coaching, life transitions, mood disorders, OCD, psychosis, relationship issues, self-esteem, self-harming, stress, suicidal ideation, and women's issues.
My communication style
I provide a supportive environment to explore your beliefs and behaviors to help move you toward meaningful and healthy relationships with yourself and those around you. The work begins with you, and I want to be a part of your healing journey.
My journey to mental healthcare
I have worked in various settings including county mental health offices, community mental health clinics, schools/universities, and hospital settings. These experiences drove my passion to provide psychotherapy for individuals who struggle with their painful pasts, turn to the emotion of anger, and have difficulty with forgiveness.
My goals for you
My goal is to help you process difficult experiences, develop healthier coping mechanisms, improve your relationships, and ultimately live a more fulfilling life. I aim to empower you with the self-awareness and skills needed to overcome challenges and enact positive changes.
My first session with you
In our first session, we will discuss what brings you to therapy and collaboratively identify your goals. I will gather relevant background information and begin to develop an understanding of your unique needs, perspectives and strengths. We will also discuss my therapeutic approach and determine if we are a good fit to work together. Your comfort and sense of connection are priorities from the very start.
