Hello! It can be difficult to take the first step in reaching your wellness goals and I am pleased to have an opportunity to support you along your journey. I am licensed in California with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience working with clients who suffer from stress/anxiety, trauma/abuse, psychosis, substance abuse , bipolar disorder/depression, and difficulties with interpersonal relationships. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. You are unique, and your personal experiences, values, and beliefs, together with my training and knowledge, will guide our work together. Congratulations on taking this step to live your best life!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Co-morbidity, Communication problems, Control issues, Domestic Violence, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Impulsivity, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 93427