Contemplating therapy is a courageous first step and I admire your decision to seek help. Perhaps you have been overworked, feeling stressed, worried, and struggling to keep it all together. I will meet you as you are and create a safe space to explore your unique inner world. Together we can identify your strengths, change old patterns, increase self-compassion, strengthen coping skills, enhance relationships, and make life much more meaningful. I provide an environment that is non-judgmental, utilizing a caring and collaborative approach to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered. I am especially interested in helping adults and young adults. I have several years of experience working with college age students at different university counseling centers. Thus, I am passionate about working with young adults and I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, life-transitions, adjustment difficulties, body image issues, self-esteem building, racial & cultural identity, academic/work challenges, trauma, family of origin issues, and stress management. I am also passionate about providing services to a diverse community, specifically those who may feel marginalized or struggle to access services. Taking the first step can be scary and challenging, yet exciting and hopeful too.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Eating disorders, ADHD, Body image, Communication problems, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA Psychologist PSY30769