Hello I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California, working in the field of public service for over 21 years in various capacities as gang prevention counselor for adolescents, substance abuse assessor adults, and Mental Health Clinician. Received my undergraduate education from California State University of Los Angeles and master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from National University. I have extensive experience counseling at non-profit and private practice treatment facilities, school setting and In-Home therapy services. My focus ranges from family systems, domestic violence/trauma, couples therapy/relationship issues, to ethnic minority mental health and LGBTQ clients.
I enjoy helping others promote change from within. believe in creating a space where we can have difficult conversations, and work towards resolving issues and collaborate on treatment plans that are tailored to your personal needs and experiences. It takes a lot of courage and motivation to reach out, look forward to supporting you along the way.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
CA LMFT 110968