I am a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 5 years of experience helping adults cope with diverse medical and psychiatric conditions, exploring depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, cross cultural issues, aging, end of life, family/caregiver support, pain management, substance abuse, and existential issues. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and psychodynamic approaches.
I am highly empathic and genuinely enjoy listening to my clients and working with them in gaining more awareness about themselves. My working style is warm and collaborative and I believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion. I approach things with a curious and open mind, and my hope is to help clients engage in self-reflection, to know themselves more by being in touch with their thoughts and emotions. I believe it's when we approach things with awareness and openness that change can occur.
I have a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, from the University of San Francisco. I have also provided bilingual counseling services in English and Tagalog (Filipino) in non-profit agencies and hospitals within the San Francisco Bay Area.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Bipolar disorder
CA LMFT 90992