I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with over 9 years of professional clinical work experience. Additionally, I have extensive experience as a public school teacher. My clinical experience ranges across a variety of treatment settings including private practice, community mental health/substance abuse clinics, and in the elementary, middle and high school environment. I specialize in family conflicts, relationship struggles, parenting/co-parenting issues, motivation, self esteem and confidence, and vocational & career difficulties. With gentle balance, I will walk with you through your areas of concern as you process the vast array of emotions attached to the issues. Together, we will work toward a solution that is focused on your strengths to create a more resourceful, resilient, hope-filled life worth living.
Additional areas of focus: Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
CA LMFT 107465
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From the first meeting with Audrey, I have enjoyed my sessions. Audrey has a solid background in science based technique. Audrey provided me with many worksheets which have helped me develop a new and important relationship. Look forward to the sessions with Audrey And highly recommend Her.
Written on Apr 24, 2024 after therapy with Audrey for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Audrey is a great therapist, she has helped me understand myself and my feelings better than any other therapist I’ve had. She is also very good with checking in and answering any questions in a timely manner. I hope to continue therapy with her for a good while!
Written on Apr 12, 2024 after therapy with Audrey for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very understanding and helpful. Helping me look out for my own best interests in a considerate way. Helping me grow and push myself to make meaningful changes to my communication, behavior and though process.
Written on Mar 23, 2024 after therapy with Audrey for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Audrey has a way of listening to your thoughts on something and educationing and encouraging you to talk through your feelings while exploring if there are any other feelings behind them.
Written on Feb 15, 2024 after therapy with Audrey for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue
Audrey listens to my needs and gives you her full attention. She responds quickly and provides me with worksheets to help me do some self-reflection as the same time allows me to visually see what I need to work on. Audrey is very compassionate and empathetic...highly recommend her!
Written on Feb 14, 2024 after therapy with Audrey for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes