Life can be hard. We think we should have the tools and skills to cope with every life struggle and challenge, but some are just too much to bear alone. I have worked over 15 years in supporting others with their life challenges or concerns as a counselor and a MFT therapist. My beginning sessions focus on helping you get to know me and help us decide if we are a good match for therapy. Getting to know one another is helpful so you feel more comfortable sharing details of your concerns. I believe that everyone is doing the best they can to live their life, using the choices and opportunities available to them. As a result, my therapy style is very down-to-earth, non-judgmental, casual, and humor is used too. I believe that we make choices that work for our own lives and there is no perfect solution that works for everyone. With this belief, I choose to support you in exploring what solutions will work for YOUR life. My sessions focus on the here-and-now, but I acknowledge the past does affect our present life. While I have knowledge of and occasionally use other theories , my favorites are Client- Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution- Focus Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Humanistic Therapy.
I prefer individual therapy sessions. I also request you view my schedule before choosing me as your therapist. Usually I am available for sessions Monday , Wednesday, and Friday. Typically I am available 3:00-6:00 with a few breaks in between. My session hours may vary during holiday breaks. I am available during the week for messaging and ask to allow 24 hours to respond. Feel free to contact me to learn more or ask questions to help you choose a therapist for support with your concerns. Kindly, Tami
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 47214