Hello and Welcome,
Thank you for taking the time to read about who I am and how I might be able to help you. You have taken the first step to feeling better. The process of therapy can alleviate many life stressors. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the field. I received my degree from the University of California, Berkeley and have had a therapy practice since 2007. Since 2001, I have worked with schools as a Director of Mental Health support for the public schools.
The most essential component in therapy is the alignment between therapist and client. I provide a warm, supportive, nonjudgemental space that allows people to open up and share. Having been in the field for a long time, I believe essentially there are no issues that can not be helped with a strong therapeutic environment. I have worked with many issues over the years including, anxiety, depression, other mood disorders, grief/loss, relationship and identity stressors. Each person is a unique individual with unique strengths and challenges. I get to know each and every person and work in collaboration with you to alleviate your stressors.
“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone.”― Fred Rogers
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 23004