Hello and welcome to my page! If you have been thinking about engaging in therapy, I would love to speak with you and help determine whether I am the right fit. I have a deep capacity for empathy and am eager to provide a safe and compassionate space for you to share vulnerable moments. Every day, I am humbled by the courage of my clients to reach out and ask for help. I strongly believe it is never too late to change your life and that joy is a value. I would be honored to work with you and would describe my therapeutic style as supportive and straightforward.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 7+ years of experience and expertise in working with new parents, military veterans, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety and substance use disorders. Each client and their situation is unique. I will address what brings you to therapy by using my training in Cognitive Behavioral and Trauma-Focused therapies, Harm Reduction, and Motivational Interviewing. I look forward to speaking with you.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Military and Veterans Issues, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 85806