I am licensed in California with over 15 years of professional work experience. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. I am a retired military veteran and have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, anger management, 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. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Communication problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Men's issues, Military and veterans issues, Multicultural concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually impaired
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
CA LCSW 112258