Greetings,
I am a Clinical Social Worker licensed in the state of California to provide therapy.
I earned my Master of Social Work from California State University - Sacramento.
Over the past 20 years, I have worked with clients who have struggled with a broad variety of issues including anxiety, anger, depression, grief and loss, trauma, and abuse.
Additionally, I have experience with individuals who have been diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness. My work experience includes but is not limited to state hospitals, county jails, state prisons, community mental health and medical clinics, re-entry and senior-focused programs,
My therapeutic approach primarily consists of motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral theory, and solution-focused therapy.
I am committed to helping clients improve their lives.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Antisocial personality, Codependency, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 25273