My approach is calm, collaborative, genuine, nurturing, and real. I believe that for therapy to be effective you have to feel safe and connected with your therapist. I use an eclectic approach in therapy, so I tailor treatment to meet your needs, and I incorporate a variety of different modalities and techniques, including, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered, mindfulness, relaxation skills, communication skills, and anger management skills. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and I have been in the field for over 19 years. I specialize in adults with depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, and cultural issues.
MA - Clinical Psychology, Pepperdine University
I have known that I wanted to be a therapist since I was 12. I have an empathetic nature and genuinely want to help people to be their best selves.
I enjoy yoga, reading, spending time outdoors, diamond painting, and crocheting. I also love traveling and spending time with my family.
I try to incorporate yoga, relaxation, and walking into my daily routine.
I have read Caste by Isabel Wilkerson more than once, and each time I was able to learn something new.
Stand up For Kids is an organization that assists at-risk and homeless children. I support the organization's message, which is to assist at-risk and homeless youth by assisting them with transitioning from crisis to connection.
I like to recharge by watching television and movies at home with my family.
In 2020 we adopted a dog from the Shelter, Muggzy. He is my pride and joy, I love all of his little actions and behaviors. He has slowly made his way to sleeping in bed with us, and he likes to snuggle up right in the middle of me and my husband.
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