I am a California-licensed mental health professional with 17 years of experience. I provide telehealth services to adult clients throughout the state. I work with clients who experience a wide range of symptoms and concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, family conflicts, and workplace stress.
My approach:
My therapeutic approach is tailored to each client’s unique needs, often incorporating a blend of different therapeutic approaches. The goal is to support clients in recognizing and transforming unhelpful thought patterns, managing intense emotions, fostering self-awareness, and focusing on achievable goals.
My communication style is calm, personable, and authentic. I strive to make my clients feel comfortable discussing anything with me. I take pride in creating a safe, therapeutic environment that encourages self-expression.
Although BetterHelp offers therapy via live video, telephone, and live chat, I do not provide therapy via live chat at this time. I strongly encourage scheduling live video or phone sessions, as these formats foster better rapport and maximize the value of your subscription.
Therapeutic Goals:
I work collaboratively with my clients to develop therapeutic goals. I believe that, as the client, you are the expert on your life; therefore, goal setting must be a collaborative effort. The process begins with an assessment phase, where I get to know you and introduce you to the therapy process. Together, we’ll work toward achieving your goals and tracking your progress along the way.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier version of you and to take the first step towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
NOTE TO KAISER PERMANENTE PLAN HOLDERS: Unfortunately, I am currently unable to accept clients covered under Kaiser Permanente health plans. This policy applies even if you are paying out of pocket and not using your Kaiser Permanente health plan to cover BetterHelp services (e.g., paying out of pocket).
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 92612