Hi. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I have been licensed since 2013 and in private practice practically since the time of licensing. I previously, and still do part-time, worked in the field of Autism assisting parents, children, and adults.
I chose to do this work because ever since I had to think about what I am going to do for a career in college it was that my heart was pulled to helping people. I don’t like to see suffering. I help people access their resources and find reprieve. I believe we have to take care of ourselves if we are going to have the ability and energy to be there for others.
Anxiety runs in my family and those close to me have suffered from the symptoms of anxiety. I have always been there to listen to them and give knowledge I have learned and continue to learn through my studies, reading, and trainings, and deep thinking. I want to help you heal the best ways I know how by listening and meeting you where you are at and pulling from my tool box. I also realized I deal with anxiety myself. I also know I am a highly sensitive person- I feel, think, and process deeply. I have known deep inside of me that there is an alternative, there is hope, and I have learned it just takes conscious awareness and direction that will eventually become automatic (like riding a bike) through effort and practice.
I believe we all want to do our best and feel good- we are just not always sure that is possible or know how. Our family of origin- no matter how good their intention is not perfect. We do pass our traits and beliefs down the line. As a child, our choices are limited, we are little beings learning how to survive and our adults are shaping our environment and our behavior. As an adult, we have the power to make changes and face that which is not serving us.
You deserve to be your authentic you. Being aware and letting go is necessary for healing. You deserve to feel good. And to learn about and how to access tools to feel good or just deal in the moment.
We will work together and I will tell you that if something doesn't work to please let me know. I won't just listen and not give any feedback or input. I won't act like the expert in your life. I am the opposite of rigid and will find ways to help you fit tools into your life.
What you can expect from me:
*Active and compassionate listening
*Empathetic
*Authentic and open-minded
*Like to think outside the box
*Can see the positive side and bring it forward while remaining realistic
* Help identify your values
*Assist you in becoming conscious of bodily sensations and distorted and unwanted thoughts
*To do work with the unconscious mind
*Give homework to carry over the work from the sessions
*Mindfulness and Visualization Exercises
*Mind-body connection
*No shaming or blaming
*Give tools
*Guide and Lead
*Help gain understanding
*Ask poignant questions
*Educate
*Patience
*Respond mindfully and respectfully
*Even have some fun and laughs sometimes!
Education and Formal Training:
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #52234, CA.
M.Ed., Counseling and Psychological Services, Springfield College, Springfield, MA.
Masters in School Psychology, National University, CA.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Humanistic and Person-Centered Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment TherapyApplied Behavior Analysis
Gottman Method Couples Therapy-Levels l, ll, and lll
Rapid Resolution Therapy
Hypnotherapy
Autism specific interventions
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Compassion fatigue, ADHD
CA LMFT 52234