Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

• I have over nineteen years of clinical experience working with individuals and families who are dealing with a variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, sexual abuse and substance abuse.
• I draw upon my extensive clinical experience and incorporate neurobiology and a person-centered cognitive approach; recognizing the uniqueness of each individual who enters the room.
• I receive my clinical inspiration from a variety of sources, including Carl Jung, Gabor Mate, Susan Johnson, Viktor Frankl, and Daniel Siegel.
• When it seems like a good idea, I incorporate meditation and mindfulness into sessions.
• I am extensively trained in a variety of modalities and interventions, including Trauma-focused behavioral therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Seeking Safety and Motivational Interviewing.

I especially work well with creative people who are struggling with anxiety and/or depression, feeling stuck or seeking to find balance in their personal or professional lives by renewing their commitment to authenticity, awe, power, caring, creativity and engagement. I approach my work with compassion, energy and caring. My practice incorporates the philosophy of mindfulness and present-time awareness. I utilize a cognitive and existential approach that serves to empower and assist clients to take responsibility for shaping, molding and creating their lives.

Treatment Approach

Treatment Orientation

• Attachment-based
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
• Existential
• Mindfulness-based (MBCT)

Qualifications

• Years in Practice: 19+ Years
• School: San Francisco State University
• Year Graduated: 2001
• License No. and State: 53312 California

Associations

• CAMFT

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma
• Addiction
• Mental Health
• Thinking Disorders

Who I Work With

• Adults
• Couples
• Children & Adolescents