I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in California with over 23 years of experience working as a therapist and counselor. I have a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University; and a BS degree in Christian Education with emphasis in Youth Counseling from Biola University. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including anger, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges and transitions, OCD and ADHD. I have worked with children, teens, families, individuals in both the civilian and military populations.
My counseling style is warm, encouraging, and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I don't like labeling people, but want to help you deal with the things you want to change. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and motivational interviewing. I will work with you to develop our sessions and treatment plan to meet your situation and specific needs.
It is great that you have made the decision to make changes in your life and I am here to support your decision to grow. I am ready to help and look forward to developing a working relationship with.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and Foster Care, Cancer, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 39058