I am licensed in California and Hawaii with 26 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and abuse, as well as, helping with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seek a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. You've started the journey, I am here to support you in that process. I continue to grow and learn through Continuing Education Courses. I have a Doctorate in Christian Counseling Psychology to support Faith-based clients who want that, and respect those who only want secular psychology.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
HI LMFT MFT-136
CA LMFT 40007
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She helps us big time with an issue.
Written on Aug 09, 2024 after therapy with Dr. Ann 'Annie' for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues