I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and am a dedicated mental health professional licensed in California with thirty years of valuable work experience. I specialize in assisting clients with a wide range of challenges, including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and depression. I am committed to providing compassionate and effective support to individuals seeking healing and personal growth.
I have dedicated over 30 years to the field of mental health and therapy, specializing in individual, couple, and family therapy. With expertise in a range of therapy modalities, including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, motivational interviewing, meditation practices, narrative therapy, and trauma-focused therapy, I offer a comprehensive and personalized approach to healing and growth.
As a trained yoga practitioner with a Yoga Teacher 500-hour certification, I seamlessly integrate mindfulness and meditation techniques into therapy sessions to help alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety. By focusing on increasing self-love, acceptance, and self-esteem, my goal is to guide clients through life changes, past traumas, and personal challenges with compassion and understanding.
My approach is rooted in trauma-informed care, providing a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space for clients to explore their emotions and experiences. With a wealth of experience and a commitment to holistic healing, I empower individuals to navigate their mental health journey and cultivate resilience in the face of adversity.
With a client-centered approach, I work collaboratively with clients to establish an open and safe therapeutic environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. By fostering a space of trust and empathy, I focus on empowering clients to explore their emotions, confront challenges, and embark on a journey towards improved mental well-being.
Recognizing the courage it takes to seek help and make positive changes in one's life, I am dedicated to guiding and supporting clients through this transformative process.
Whether you are facing stress, trauma, self-esteem issues, or depression, I am here to provide the guidance, tools, and encouragement needed to navigate challenges and cultivate a more fulfilling and happier life.
By choosing to work with me, you can expect a compassionate and dedicated therapist who is committed to your well-being and growth. Together, we can embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment, paving the way for a brighter and more fulfilling future.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
CA LCSW 19699