I am a family and marriage counselor licensed in California with over 4 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of counseling including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Commitment Issues, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
UT LMFT 12915437-3902
CA LMFT 121365
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Very kind, patient, and welcoming. Calm demeanor and warm presence, especially considering it’s a video chat. It’s evident she has the skill and heart to meet patients wherever they are and help them reach the ground. Highly recommend her. Thank you, Dr.
Written on Jan 04, 2022 after therapy with Grace for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Grace made me feel very comfortable right out of the gate. She’s very consistent when listening to me and pointing out the things I need to hear. I’m so glad she’s who I was paired up with!
Written on Dec 15, 2021 after therapy with Grace for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I felt comfortable opening up to Grace right away. Not only is she warm and kind, but she is also able to help me get to the root of my problems without pressure or judgment. I always look forward to my sessions with her, which has not been the case for me with other therapists in the past.
Written on Nov 30, 2021 after therapy with Grace for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Grace is very compassionate and gives just the right amount of feedback. She’s kind and personable.
Written on Sep 08, 2021 after therapy with Grace for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Grace's counseling style is warm, gentle, casual, and almost maternal at times. She's a good listener, incredibly easy to open up to, and she creates a very calm, nurturing vibe during counseling sessions. Talking to her feels very natural and effortless, like you're just talking to your friend over coffee. As a first-time therapy seeker, Grace's warmth, informality, and sunny disposition were exactly what I needed.
Written on Jun 21, 2021 after therapy with Grace for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Grace is a wonderful listener and she is very genuine. She provided me with many practical worksheets and other resources to help me better navigate my thoughts and manage stress.
Written on May 16, 2021 after therapy with Grace for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes