Welcome! I am very excited that you have taken the first step to finding the support that you need. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of California. I have worked with all ages of individuals and have experience facilitating groups dealing with domestic violence, anger management and addiction relapse prevention. I strive to earn your trust through creating an environment in which you will be free to share whatever is on your mind in an atmosphere of compassion and without judgment.
One of my passions is to help you live a life in which you are free to explore who you are in every aspect of your life. I want you to know how special you are and that you deserve to live a life that you have always dreamed of. We can do that by looking into the areas of your life that are keeping you stuck for whatever reason and learning what it is that you really gives you joy and contentment in every area of your life.
My special interests include helping people deal with addictions and co-occurring disorders, relationship and family issues, helping families dealing with mentally ill loved ones, as well as Christian counseling for individuals and families. I especially take joy in seeing people reach their full potential in life through God’s eyes. But whatever your situation is I want you to be able to share it in a caring and nurturing environment.
Once again, I am so excited that you have taken this first step in learning more about yourself in order to have a richer life. I look forward to working with you soon.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 93363
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She's a wonderful person and a great counselor. I am glad to be her client.
Written on May 12, 2022 after therapy with Shirley for 1 year and 6 months
Shirley is helpful, compassionate and an amazing human being. I’m glad she is there to help not only me but many others
Written on Aug 27, 2021 after therapy with Shirley for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
I would recommend Shirley to my family. She's that good!
Written on Apr 21, 2021 after therapy with Shirley for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management
Talking with Shirley has turned into the highlight of my week.
Written on Jan 19, 2021 after therapy with Shirley for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and anger management
Shirley is very kind and a great listener.
Written on Jan 11, 2021 after therapy with Shirley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She listens and very help.
Written on Dec 04, 2020 after therapy with Shirley for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and coping with life changes